STL
St Louis
United States
11,604 km
7,211 miles
SZV
Suzhou
China
Distance
11,604 km
7,211 mi / 6,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
333°
north northwest

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STL SZV
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Guangfu Airport
IATA Code STL SZV
ICAO Code KSTL ZSSZ
City St Louis Suzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 617 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 31.260000, 120.400000

St Louis (STL) to Suzhou (SZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China is 11,604 kilometers (7,211 miles / 6,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in St Louis, it's 13:43 in Suzhou. With a 14-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 Suzhou (SZV) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Guangfu Airport (SZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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