STL
St Louis
United States
14,401 km
8,949 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
14,401 km
8,949 mi / 7,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
322°
northwest

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STL TWU
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code STL TWU
ICAO Code KSTL WBKW
City St Louis Tawau
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 617 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 4.320000, 118.130000

St Louis (STL) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 14,401 kilometers (8,949 miles / 7,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in St Louis, it's 01:46 in Tawau. With a 14-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 Tawau (TWU) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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