How far can a Spirit of St. Louis fly?

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The Ryan Aircraft Spirit of St. Louis can fly up to 3,561 nautical miles (6,595 km) as a ferry flight with no payload. With a full load of passengers and cargo, the range drops to approximately 3,561 nm (6,595 km). At its cruise speed of 97 kt, that's about 36h 43m of non-stop flying at ferry weight, or 36h 43m fully loaded.

Range Specifications

Ferry Range
3,561 nm
6,595 km — 36h 43m
Max Payload Range
3,561 nm
6,595 km — 36h 43m
Cruise Speed
97 kt
true airspeed

Runway Requirements

Takeoff (MTOW)
1,000 ft
sea level, ISA, full weight
Takeoff (Empty)
800 ft
operating empty weight
Landing (MLW)
1,500 ft
sea level, ISA, dry runway

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