SIA
Xi'an
China
11,639 km
7,232 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,639 km
7,232 mi / 6,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

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SIA STL
Airport Name Xiguan Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SIA STL
ICAO Code ZLSN KSTL
City Xi'an St Louis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 34.380000, 109.120000 38.750000, -90.370000

Xi'an (SIA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,639 kilometers (7,232 miles / 6,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 China 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 04:46 in Xi'an, it's 14:46 in St Louis. With a 14-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 Xi'an (SIA) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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