STL
St Louis
United States
13,248 km
8,232 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
13,248 km
8,232 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
61°
east northeast

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STL WJR
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code STL WJR
ICAO Code KSTL HKWJ
City St Louis Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 617 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 1.730000, 40.090000

St Louis (STL) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 13,248 kilometers (8,232 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Kenya. 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 10:50 in St Louis, it's 19:50 in Wajir. With a 9-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 Wajir (WJR) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 317° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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