STL
St Louis
United States
10,589 km
6,579 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
10,589 km
6,579 mi / 5,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

STL YNY
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code STL YNY
ICAO Code KSTL RKNY
City St Louis Sokcho / Gangneung
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 617 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 38.060000, 128.670000

St Louis (STL) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 10,589 kilometers (6,579 miles / 5,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Korea. 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 20:02 in St Louis, it's 11:02 in Sokcho / Gangneung. With a 15-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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 30° (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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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