St. Louis to London

Flight distance, time and route map · STL → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 56°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,742 km4,189 miles · 3,640 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 55 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 46° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to St. Louis
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is St. Louis from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 6,742 km (4,189 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from St. Louis to London?

About 8 h 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave St. Louis heading north-east (46°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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