LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
11,380 km
7,071 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,380 km
7,071 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
311°
northwest

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LIE STL
Airport Name Libenge Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LIE STL
ICAO Code FZFA KSTL
City Libenge St Louis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Chicago
Elevation 1,125 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 3.630000, 18.630000 38.750000, -90.370000

Libenge (LIE) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,380 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:16 in Libenge, it's 09:16 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 Libenge (LIE) follows a heading of 75° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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