LHR
London
United Kingdom
6,742 km
4,189 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
6,742 km
4,189 mi / 3,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
297°
west northwest

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LHR STL
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LHR STL
ICAO Code EGLL KSTL
City London St Louis
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 83 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 38.750000, -90.370000

London (LHR) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 6,742 kilometers (4,189 miles / 3,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in London, it's 03:30 in St Louis. With a 6-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 46° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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