PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
13,317 km
8,275 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,317 km
8,275 mi / 7,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PNP STL
Airport Name Girua Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code PNP STL
ICAO Code AYGR KSTL
City Popondetta St Louis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 311 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -8.800000, 148.310000 38.750000, -90.370000

Popondetta (PNP) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,317 kilometers (8,275 miles / 7,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 22:11 in Popondetta, it's 06:11 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 Popondetta (PNP) follows a heading of 283° (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 Girua Airport (PNP) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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