ALU
Alula
Somalia
13,083 km
8,130 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,083 km
8,130 mi / 7,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALU STL
Airport Name Alula Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code ALU STL
ICAO Code HCMA KSTL
City Alula St Louis
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 6 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 38.750000, -90.370000

Alula (ALU) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,083 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Somalia 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 12:24 in Alula, it's 03:24 in St Louis. With a 9-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 Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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