ASI
Ascension Island
SH
9,765 km
6,068 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,765 km
6,068 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
316°
northwest

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ASI MSP
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ASI MSP
ICAO Code FHAW KMSP
City Ascension Island Minneapolis
Country SH United States
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/Chicago
Elevation 278 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 44.880000, -93.220000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,765 kilometers (6,068 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 SH with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:04 in Ascension Island, it's 19:04 in Minneapolis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) 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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