The flight distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,668 kilometers (9,114 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 South Africa 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 16:05 in Richards Bay, it's 08:05 in St Louis. With a 8-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 Richards Bay (RCB) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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