STL
St Louis
United States
9,546 km
5,931 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
9,546 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
87°
east

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STL TKD
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code STL TKD
ICAO Code KSTL DGTK
City St Louis Sekondi-Takoradi
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Accra
Elevation 617 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 4.900000, -1.770000

St Louis (STL) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 9,546 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in St Louis, it's 07:58 in Sekondi-Takoradi. 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 Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 309° (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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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