EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
8,964 km
5,570 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
8,964 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EKS STL
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code EKS STL
ICAO Code UHSK KSTL
City Shakhtersk St Louis
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 38.750000, -90.370000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 8,964 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Shakhtersk, it's 12:37 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 Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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