ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
10,115 km
6,285 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,115 km
6,285 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABV MSP
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ABV MSP
ICAO Code DNAA KMSP
City Abuja Minneapolis
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 1,123 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 44.880000, -93.220000

Abuja (ABV) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,115 kilometers (6,285 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Abuja, it's 23:38 in Minneapolis. With a 7-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 Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) 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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