OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
13,711 km
8,520 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,711 km
8,520 mi / 7,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
48°
northeast

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OPU STL
Airport Name Balimo Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code OPU STL
ICAO Code AYBM KSTL
City Balimo St Louis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 51 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 38.750000, -90.370000

Balimo (OPU) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,711 kilometers (8,520 miles / 7,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 22:15 in Balimo, it's 06:15 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 Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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