PKE
Parkes
Australia
14,791 km
9,191 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,791 km
9,191 mi / 7,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PKE STL
Airport Name Parkes Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code PKE STL
ICAO Code YPKS KSTL
City Parkes St Louis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Chicago
Elevation 1,069 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -33.130000, 148.240000 38.750000, -90.370000

Parkes (PKE) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,791 kilometers (9,191 miles / 7,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Australia 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 23:40 in Parkes, it's 06:40 in St Louis. With a 17-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 Parkes (PKE) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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