ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
12,032 km
7,477 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,032 km
7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
319°
northwest

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ETE STL
Airport Name Metema Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code ETE STL
ICAO Code HAMM KSTL
City Metema St Louis
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 2,650 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 38.750000, -90.370000

Metema (ETE) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,032 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Ethiopia 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 19:39 in Metema, it's 10:39 in St Louis. With a 9-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 2,033 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 56° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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