GOQ
Golmud
China
11,642 km
7,234 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,642 km
7,234 mi / 6,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GOQ STL
Airport Name Golmud Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code GOQ STL
ICAO Code ZLGM KSTL
City Golmud St Louis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 38.750000, -90.370000

Golmud (GOQ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,642 kilometers (7,234 miles / 6,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:34 in Golmud, it's 09:34 in St Louis. With a 14-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 Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Golmud Airport (GOQ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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