ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
14,607 km
9,076 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,607 km
9,076 mi / 7,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
48°
northeast

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ELC STL
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code ELC STL
ICAO Code YELD KSTL
City Elcho Island St Louis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Chicago
Elevation 101 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 38.750000, -90.370000

Elcho Island (ELC) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,607 kilometers (9,076 miles / 7,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 04:52 in Elcho Island, it's 13:22 in St Louis. With a 15.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 291° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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