HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
12,900 km
8,016 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,900 km
8,016 mi / 6,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
49°
northeast

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HKN STL
Airport Name Kimbe Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code HKN STL
ICAO Code AYHK KSTL
City Hoskins St Louis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 66 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 38.750000, -90.370000

Hoskins (HKN) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,900 kilometers (8,016 miles / 6,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 22:04 in Hoskins, it's 06:04 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 Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 285° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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