STL
St Louis
United States
11,283 km
7,011 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
11,283 km
7,011 mi / 6,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

STL TCX
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code STL TCX
ICAO Code KSTL OIMT
City St Louis Tabas
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 617 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 33.670000, 56.890000

St Louis (STL) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 11,283 kilometers (7,011 miles / 6,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Iran. 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 16:13 in St Louis, it's 01:43 in Tabas. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. Tabas Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Tabas (TCX) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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