The flight distance from Kikwit Airport (KKW) in Kikwit Airport, DR Congo to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,015 kilometers (7,466 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 21:31 in Kikwit Airport, it's 14:31 in St Louis. With a 7-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 Kikwit Airport (KKW) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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