ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
11,765 km
7,311 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,765 km
7,311 mi / 6,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM MSP
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ASM MSP
ICAO Code HHAS KMSP
City Asmara Minneapolis
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Chicago
Elevation 7,661 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 44.880000, -93.220000

Asmara (ASM) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,765 kilometers (7,311 miles / 6,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Asmara, it's 18:59 in Minneapolis. With a 9-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 6,819 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 48° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) 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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