BNC
Beni
DR Congo
12,503 km
7,769 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,503 km
7,769 mi / 6,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BNC STL
Airport Name Beni Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code BNC STL
ICAO Code FZNP KSTL
City Beni St Louis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 3,517 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 38.750000, -90.370000

Beni (BNC) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,503 kilometers (7,769 miles / 6,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 DR Congo 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 16:52 in Beni, it's 08:52 in St Louis. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,900 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Beni Airport (BNC) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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