DAU
Daru
Papua New Guinea
13,764 km
8,553 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,764 km
8,553 mi / 7,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
49°
northeast

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DAU STL
Airport Name Daru Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DAU STL
ICAO Code AYDU KSTL
City Daru St Louis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -9.090000, 143.210000 38.750000, -90.370000

Daru (DAU) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daru Airport (DAU) in Daru, Papua New Guinea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,764 kilometers (8,553 miles / 7,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 07:22 in Daru, it's 15:22 in St Louis. With a 16-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 Daru (DAU) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Daru Airport (DAU) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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