STL
St Louis
United States
13,515 km
8,398 miles
VMU
Baimuru
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,515 km
8,398 mi / 7,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
287°
west northwest

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STL VMU
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Baimuru Airport
IATA Code STL VMU
ICAO Code KSTL AYBA
City St Louis Baimuru
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 617 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -7.500000, 144.820000

St Louis (STL) to Baimuru (VMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Baimuru Airport (VMU) in Baimuru, Papua New Guinea is 13,515 kilometers (8,398 miles / 7,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:14 in St Louis, it's 07:14 in Baimuru. With a 16-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 Baimuru (VMU) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Baimuru Airport (VMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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