STL
St Louis
United States
13,597 km
8,449 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,597 km
8,449 mi / 7,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

STL TFM
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code STL TFM
ICAO Code KSTL AYTE
City St Louis Telefomin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 617 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -5.130000, 141.640000

St Louis (STL) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 13,597 kilometers (8,449 miles / 7,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:49 in St Louis, it's 23:49 in Telefomin. With a 16-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 4,333 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 47° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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