ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
10,161 km
6,314 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,161 km
6,314 mi / 5,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
45°
northeast

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ABF MSP
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ABF MSP
ICAO Code NGAB KMSP
City Abaiang Minneapolis
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 44.880000, -93.220000

Abaiang (ABF) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,161 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Kiribati with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Abaiang, it's 13:45 in Minneapolis. With a 18-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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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