JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
11,646 km
7,236 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,646 km
7,236 mi / 6,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAA STL
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code JAA STL
ICAO Code OAJL KSTL
City N/A St Louis
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 1,814 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 38.750000, -90.370000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,646 kilometers (7,236 miles / 6,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Afghanistan 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 16:37 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 06:07 in St Louis. With a 10.5-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 1,197 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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