STL
St Louis
United States
11,944 km
7,422 miles
TFT
Taftan
Pakistan
Distance
11,944 km
7,422 mi / 6,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Chicago
Heading
26°
north northeast

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STL TFT
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Taftan Airport
IATA Code STL TFT
ICAO Code KSTL OPTT
City St Louis Taftan
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Karachi
Elevation 617 ft 2,742 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 28.960000, 61.600000

St Louis (STL) to Taftan (TFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Taftan Airport (TFT) in Taftan, Pakistan is 11,944 kilometers (7,422 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Pakistan. 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 22:42 in St Louis, it's 09:42 in Taftan. With a 11-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 2,125 feet between the two airports. Taftan Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Taftan (TFT) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 337° (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 Taftan Airport (TFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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