LTC
Lai
Chad
10,764 km
6,689 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,764 km
6,689 mi / 5,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LTC STL
Airport Name Lai Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LTC STL
ICAO Code FTTH KSTL
City Lai St Louis
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Chicago
Elevation 1,171 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 9.400000, 16.300000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lai (LTC) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,764 kilometers (6,689 miles / 5,812 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 Chad 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 18:09 in Lai, it's 11:09 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 Lai (LTC) follows a heading of 72° (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 Lai Airport (LTC) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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