RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
11,091 km
6,892 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,091 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
52°
northeast

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RTA STL
Airport Name Rotuma Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code RTA STL
ICAO Code NFNR KSTL
City Rotuma St Louis
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 38.750000, -90.370000

Rotuma (RTA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,091 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Rotuma, it's 15:03 in St Louis. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rotuma Airport (RTA) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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