STL
St Louis
United States
14,376 km
8,933 miles
UTG
Quthing
Lesotho
Distance
14,376 km
8,933 mi / 7,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

STL UTG
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Quthing Airport
IATA Code STL UTG
ICAO Code KSTL FXQG
City St Louis Quthing
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 617 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -30.410000, 27.690000

St Louis (STL) to Quthing (UTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Quthing Airport (UTG) in Quthing, Lesotho is 14,376 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Lesotho. 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 06:48 in St Louis, it's 14:48 in Quthing. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,733 feet between the two airports. Quthing 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 Quthing (UTG) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Quthing Airport (UTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.