STL
St Louis
United States
14,388 km
8,941 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
14,388 km
8,941 mi / 7,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
92°
east

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STL ULX
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code STL ULX
ICAO Code KSTL FAUS
City St Louis Ulusaba
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 617 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -24.790000, 31.350000

St Louis (STL) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 14,388 kilometers (8,941 miles / 7,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:10 in St Louis, it's 01:10 in Ulusaba. With a 8-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 Ulusaba (ULX) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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