AIT
Aitutaki
CK
9,757 km
6,063 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,757 km
6,063 mi / 5,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AIT MSP
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AIT MSP
ICAO Code NCAI KMSP
City Aitutaki Minneapolis
Country CK United States
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 44.880000, -93.220000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,757 kilometers (6,063 miles / 5,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 CK 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 22:57 in Aitutaki, it's 02:57 in Minneapolis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aitutaki Airport (AIT) 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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