ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
10,157 km
6,311 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,157 km
6,311 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

ALA MSP
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ALA MSP
ICAO Code UAAA KMSP
City Almaty Minneapolis
Country Kazakhstan United States
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Chicago
Elevation 2,238 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 44.880000, -93.220000

Almaty (ALA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,157 kilometers (6,311 miles / 5,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 14:54 in Almaty, it's 03:54 in Minneapolis. With a 11-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 1,396 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Almaty International Airport (ALA) 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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