BUF
Buffalo
United States
1,179 km
733 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
1,179 km
733 mi / 637 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
286°
west northwest

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BUF MSP
Airport Name Buffalo Niagara International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BUF MSP
ICAO Code KBUF KMSP
City Buffalo Minneapolis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 727 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 42.940000, -78.730000 44.880000, -93.220000

Buffalo (BUF) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in Buffalo, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,179 kilometers (733 miles / 637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 13:04 in Buffalo, it's 12:04 in Minneapolis.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo (BUF) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 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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