OBC
Obock
Djibouti
12,606 km
7,833 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,606 km
7,833 mi / 6,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
322°
northwest

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OBC STL
Airport Name Obock Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code OBC STL
ICAO Code HDOB KSTL
City Obock St Louis
Country Djibouti United States
Timezone Africa/Djibouti America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 43.270000 38.750000, -90.370000

Obock (OBC) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,606 kilometers (7,833 miles / 6,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Djibouti 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 11:10 in Obock, it's 02:10 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 Obock (OBC) follows a heading of 50° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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