JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
13,422 km
8,340 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,422 km
8,340 mi / 7,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JRO STL
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code JRO STL
ICAO Code HTKJ KSTL
City Arusha St Louis
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 2,932 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 38.750000, -90.370000

Arusha (JRO) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,422 kilometers (8,340 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Tanzania 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 13:20 in Arusha, it's 04:20 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 2,315 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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