SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
9,587 km
5,957 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,587 km
5,957 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
309°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

SKO STL
Airport Name Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SKO STL
ICAO Code DNSO KSTL
City Sokoto St Louis
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 1,010 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 12.920000, 5.210000 38.750000, -90.370000

Sokoto (SKO) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,587 kilometers (5,957 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Sokoto, it's 06:01 in St Louis. With a 6-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 Sokoto (SKO) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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