STL
St Louis
United States
14,937 km
9,281 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,937 km
9,281 mi / 8,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
12°
north northeast

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STL WRZ
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code STL WRZ
ICAO Code KSTL VCCW
City St Louis Weerawila
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Colombo
Elevation 617 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 6.250000, 81.240000

St Louis (STL) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 14,937 kilometers (9,281 miles / 8,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 19:14 in St Louis, it's 06:44 in Weerawila. With a 11.5-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 Weerawila (WRZ) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 351° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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