AKR
Akure
Nigeria
9,991 km
6,208 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,991 km
6,208 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKR STL
Airport Name Akure Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code AKR STL
ICAO Code DNAK KSTL
City Akure St Louis
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 1,100 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 38.750000, -90.370000

Akure (AKR) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,991 kilometers (6,208 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:33 in Akure, it's 12:33 in St Louis. With a 7-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 Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akure Airport (AKR) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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