LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
12,402 km
7,706 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,402 km
7,706 mi / 6,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LBO STL
Airport Name Lusambo Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LBO STL
ICAO Code FZVI KSTL
City Lusambo St Louis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 1,407 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -4.960000, 23.380000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lusambo (LBO) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,402 kilometers (7,706 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 14:17 in Lusambo, it's 06:17 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Lusambo (LBO) follows a heading of 79° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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