BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
11,696 km
7,267 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,696 km
7,267 mi / 6,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BSU MSP
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BSU MSP
ICAO Code FZEN KMSP
City Basankusu Minneapolis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Chicago
Elevation 1,217 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 44.880000, -93.220000

Basankusu (BSU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,696 kilometers (7,267 miles / 6,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 DR Congo 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 14:46 in Basankusu, it's 08:46 in Minneapolis. With a 6-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 Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) 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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