SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
10,127 km
6,293 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,127 km
6,293 mi / 5,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SDS STL
Airport Name Sado Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SDS STL
ICAO Code RJSD KSTL
City N/A St Louis
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 38.060000, 138.410000 38.750000, -90.370000

Sado Airport (SDS) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,127 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Sado Airport, it's 08:44 in St Louis. With a 15-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 Sado Airport (SDS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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