AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
11,698 km
7,269 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,698 km
7,269 mi / 6,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
329°
north northwest

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AHB MSP
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AHB MSP
ICAO Code OEAB KMSP
City Abha Minneapolis
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 6,858 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 44.880000, -93.220000

Abha (AHB) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,698 kilometers (7,269 miles / 6,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:07 in Abha, it's 19:07 in Minneapolis. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,016 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) 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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