Airport Comparison
| CIU | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chippewa County International Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | CIU | MSP |
| ICAO Code | KCIU | KMSP |
| City | Sault Ste Marie | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 799 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.250000, -84.470000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 698 kilometers (433 miles / 377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 261°.
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 12:06 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 11:06 in Minneapolis.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 74° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.