DRW
Darwin
Australia
14,504 km
9,012 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,504 km
9,012 mi / 7,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
40°
northeast

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DRW MSP
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code DRW MSP
ICAO Code YPDN KMSP
City Darwin Minneapolis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Chicago
Elevation 103 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 44.880000, -93.220000

Darwin (DRW) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,504 kilometers (9,012 miles / 7,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Darwin, it's 18:43 in Minneapolis. With a 15.5-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 Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) 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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