STL
St Louis
United States
13,489 km
8,382 miles
XYR
Yellow River Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,489 km
8,382 mi / 7,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

STL XYR
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Edwaki Airport
IATA Code STL XYR
ICAO Code KSTL AYED
City St Louis Yellow River Mission
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 617 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -3.880000, 141.790000

St Louis (STL) to Yellow River Mission (XYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Edwaki Airport (XYR) in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea is 13,489 kilometers (8,382 miles / 7,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in St Louis, it's 10:12 in Yellow River Mission. With a 16-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 Yellow River Mission (XYR) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Edwaki Airport (XYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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