Airport Comparison
| FNL | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Northern Colorado Regional Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | FNL | MSP |
| ICAO Code | KFNL | KMSP |
| City | Fort Collins/Loveland | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.450000, -105.010000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins/Loveland, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,081 kilometers (672 miles / 584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.
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 17:19 in Fort Collins/Loveland, it's 18:19 in Minneapolis.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,179 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Northern Colorado Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.