NMF
Maafaru
Maldives
14,787 km
9,188 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,787 km
9,188 mi / 7,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NMF STL
Airport Name Maafaru International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code NMF STL
ICAO Code VRDA KSTL
City Maafaru St Louis
Country Maldives United States
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Chicago
Elevation 6 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 5.820000, 73.470000 38.750000, -90.370000

Maafaru (NMF) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maafaru International Airport (NMF) in Maafaru, Maldives to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,787 kilometers (9,188 miles / 7,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Maafaru, it's 12:39 in St Louis. With a 11-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 Maafaru (NMF) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Maafaru International Airport (NMF) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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