LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
13,229 km
8,220 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,229 km
8,220 mi / 7,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

LFO STL
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LFO STL
ICAO Code HAKL KSTL
City Kelafo St Louis
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 1,730 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kelafo (LFO) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,229 kilometers (8,220 miles / 7,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Ethiopia 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 05:05 in Kelafo, it's 21:05 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 1,113 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Kelafo East Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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