FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
13,053 km
8,111 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,053 km
8,111 mi / 7,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

FAQ MSP
Airport Name Frieda River Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code FAQ MSP
ICAO Code AYFR KMSP
City Frieda River Minneapolis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 217 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 44.880000, -93.220000

Frieda River (FAQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,053 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 08:04 in Frieda River, it's 17:04 in Minneapolis. With a 15-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 Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 293° (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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) 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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