BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
15,208 km
9,450 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
15,208 km
9,450 mi / 8,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
16°
north northeast

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BKS MSP
Airport Name Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BKS MSP
ICAO Code WIPL KMSP
City Bengkulu-Sumatra Island Minneapolis
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -3.860000, 102.340000 44.880000, -93.220000

Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 15,208 kilometers (9,450 miles / 8,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Indonesia 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 17:01 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 04:01 in Minneapolis. With a 13-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 Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) 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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