SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
13,332 km
8,284 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,332 km
8,284 mi / 7,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJQ STL
Airport Name Sesheke Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SJQ STL
ICAO Code FLSS KSTL
City Sesheke St Louis
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Chicago
Elevation 3,100 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -17.480000, 24.300000 38.750000, -90.370000

Sesheke (SJQ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,332 kilometers (8,284 miles / 7,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Zambia 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 00:21 in Sesheke, it's 16:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,483 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Sesheke Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Sesheke (SJQ) follows a heading of 89° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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