IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
12,179 km
7,568 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,179 km
7,568 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
313°
northwest

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IRP STL
Airport Name Matari Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code IRP STL
ICAO Code FZJH KSTL
City N/A St Louis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,438 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 38.750000, -90.370000

Matari Airport (IRP) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,179 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 DR Congo 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 01:15 in Matari Airport, it's 17:15 in St Louis. With a 8-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 1,821 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Matari Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Matari Airport (IRP) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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