STL
St Louis
United States
4,411 km
2,741 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
4,411 km
2,741 mi / 2,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

STL TUA
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code STL TUA
ICAO Code KSTL SETU
City St Louis Tulcan
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 617 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 0.810000, -77.710000

St Louis (STL) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 4,411 kilometers (2,741 miles / 2,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in St Louis, it's 15:14 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,032 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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