BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,140 km
5,679 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,140 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
319°
northwest

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BEN MSP
Airport Name Benina International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BEN MSP
ICAO Code HLLB KMSP
City Benghazi Minneapolis
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 433 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 44.880000, -93.220000

Benghazi (BEN) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,140 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Libya 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 19:34 in Benghazi, it's 11:34 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.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) 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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