The flight distance from Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 1,217 kilometers (756 miles / 657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Rapid City, it's 02:55 in St Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,659 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Ellsworth Afb Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Rapid City (RCA) follows a heading of 304° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.