LRE
Longreach
Australia
14,624 km
9,087 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,624 km
9,087 mi / 7,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LRE STL
Airport Name Longreach Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LRE STL
ICAO Code YLRE KSTL
City Longreach St Louis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Chicago
Elevation 627 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, 144.280000 38.750000, -90.370000

Longreach (LRE) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,624 kilometers (9,087 miles / 7,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Longreach, it's 16:38 in St Louis. With a 16-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 Longreach (LRE) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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