STL
St Louis
United States
13,683 km
8,502 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
13,683 km
8,502 mi / 7,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
91°
east

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STL SXN
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code STL SXN
ICAO Code KSTL FBSN
City St Louis N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 617 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -20.550000, 26.120000

St Louis (STL) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 13,683 kilometers (8,502 miles / 7,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:18 in St Louis, it's 03:18 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 2,368 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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