SDD
Lubango
Angola
12,236 km
7,603 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,236 km
7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SDD STL
Airport Name Lubango Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SDD STL
ICAO Code FNUB KSTL
City Lubango St Louis
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 5,778 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -14.920000, 13.570000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lubango (SDD) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,236 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Angola 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 18:09 in Lubango, it's 11:09 in St Louis. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,161 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Lubango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Lubango (SDD) follows a heading of 93° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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