STL
St Louis
United States
8,827 km
5,485 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
8,827 km
5,485 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
56°
east northeast

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STL TIP
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code STL TIP
ICAO Code KSTL HLLT
City St Louis Tripoli
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 617 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 32.660000, 13.160000

St Louis (STL) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 8,827 kilometers (5,485 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Libya. 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 15:40 in St Louis, it's 23:40 in Tripoli. 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.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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