STL
St Louis
United States
10,821 km
6,724 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
10,821 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

STL URC
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code STL URC
ICAO Code KSTL ZWWW
City St Louis Urumqi
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 617 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 43.910000, 87.470000

St Louis (STL) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 10,821 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 China. 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 00:36 in St Louis, it's 14:36 in Urumqi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,508 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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