MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
13,608 km
8,456 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,608 km
8,456 mi / 7,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MGQ STL
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code MGQ STL
ICAO Code HCMM KSTL
City Mogadishu St Louis
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 29 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 38.750000, -90.370000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,608 kilometers (8,456 miles / 7,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Somalia 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 21:10 in Mogadishu, it's 12:10 in St Louis. With a 9-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 Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 56° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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