STL
St Louis
United States
8,073 km
5,017 miles
VLU
Velikiye Luki
Russia
Distance
8,073 km
5,017 mi / 4,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

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STL VLU
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Velikiye Luki Airport
IATA Code STL VLU
ICAO Code KSTL ULOL
City St Louis Velikiye Luki
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Moscow
Elevation 617 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 56.380000, 30.610000

St Louis (STL) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 8,073 kilometers (5,017 miles / 4,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in St Louis, it's 08:15 in Velikiye Luki. With a 9-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 Velikiye Luki (VLU) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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