The flight distance from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 1,481 kilometers (920 miles / 800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Ruidoso, it's 15:11 in St Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,197 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Sierra Blanca Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Ruidoso (RUI) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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