AKA
Ankang
China
11,823 km
7,346 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,823 km
7,346 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

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AKA STL
Airport Name Ankang Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code AKA STL
ICAO Code ZLAK KSTL
City Ankang St Louis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 38.750000, -90.370000

Ankang (AKA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,823 kilometers (7,346 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Ankang, it's 04:07 in St Louis. 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 St Louis (STL) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Ankang Airport (AKA) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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