AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
10,201 km
6,339 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,201 km
6,339 mi / 5,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
45°
northeast

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AEA MSP
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AEA MSP
ICAO Code NGTB KMSP
City Abemama Atoll Minneapolis
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Chicago
Elevation 8 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 44.880000, -93.220000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,201 kilometers (6,339 miles / 5,508 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 00:37 in Abemama Atoll, it's 06:37 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 Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 272° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) 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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