STL
St Louis
United States
11,834 km
7,353 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
11,834 km
7,353 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
65°
east northeast

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STL WUU
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code STL WUU
ICAO Code KSTL HSWW
City St Louis Wau
Country United States South Sudan
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Juba
Elevation 617 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 7.730000, 27.980000

St Louis (STL) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 11,834 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Sudan. 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 03:16 in St Louis, it's 11:16 in Wau. 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 Wau (WUU) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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