ROD
Robertson
South Africa
13,893 km
8,633 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,893 km
8,633 mi / 7,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ROD STL
Airport Name Robertson Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code ROD STL
ICAO Code FARS KSTL
City Robertson St Louis
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 640 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -33.810000, 19.900000 38.750000, -90.370000

Robertson (ROD) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,893 kilometers (8,633 miles / 7,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 04:38 in Robertson, it's 20:38 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 Robertson (ROD) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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