Airport Comparison
| BHQ | STL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Broken Hill Airport | St Louis Lambert International Airport |
| IATA Code | BHQ | STL |
| ICAO Code | YBHI | KSTL |
| City | Broken Hill | St Louis |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 958 ft | 617 ft |
| Coordinates | -32.000000, 141.470000 | 38.750000, -90.370000 |
Broken Hill (BHQ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 15,318 kilometers (9,518 miles / 8,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.
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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Broken Hill, it's 10:47 in St Louis. With a 16.5-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 Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.