STL
St Louis
United States
1,999 km
1,242 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
1,999 km
1,242 mi / 1,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
255°
west southwest

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STL TUS
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code STL TUS
ICAO Code KSTL KTUS
City St Louis Tucson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Phoenix
Elevation 617 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 32.120000, -110.940000

St Louis (STL) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 1,999 kilometers (1,242 miles / 1,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:42 in St Louis, it's 09:42 in Tucson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,026 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 63° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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