STL
St Louis
United States
8,876 km
5,515 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
8,876 km
5,515 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
92°
east

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STL UCN
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code STL UCN
ICAO Code KSTL GLBU
City St Louis Buchanan
Country United States Liberia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 617 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 5.170000, -9.280000

St Louis (STL) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 8,876 kilometers (5,515 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Liberia. 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 16:52 in St Louis, it's 22:52 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 308° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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