STL
St Louis
United States
10,449 km
6,493 miles
XIL
Xilinhot
China
Distance
10,449 km
6,493 mi / 5,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
341°
north northwest

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STL XIL
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Xilinhot Airport
IATA Code STL XIL
ICAO Code KSTL ZBXH
City St Louis Xilinhot
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 617 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 43.920000, 115.960000

St Louis (STL) to Xilinhot (XIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Xilinhot Airport (XIL) in Xilinhot, China is 10,449 kilometers (6,493 miles / 5,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:47 in St Louis, it's 06:47 in Xilinhot. With a 14-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 Xilinhot (XIL) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Xilinhot Airport (XIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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