BFK
Aurora
United States
1,108 km
689 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
1,108 km
689 mi / 598 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
55°
northeast

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BFK MSP
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BFK MSP
ICAO Code KBKF KMSP
City Aurora Minneapolis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,663 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 44.880000, -93.220000

Aurora (BFK) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,108 kilometers (689 miles / 598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Aurora, it's 15:53 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,821 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 243° (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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) 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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