SSX
Samsun
Turkey
9,607 km
5,969 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,607 km
5,969 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
321°
northwest

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SSX STL
Airport Name Samsun Samair Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SSX STL
ICAO Code LTAQ KSTL
City Samsun St Louis
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 521 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 36.310000 38.750000, -90.370000

Samsun (SSX) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,607 kilometers (5,969 miles / 5,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Turkey 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 04:26 in Samsun, it's 19:26 in St Louis. With a 9-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 Samsun (SSX) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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