FXO
Cuamba
Mozambique
14,255 km
8,858 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,255 km
8,858 mi / 7,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FXO MSP
Airport Name Cuamba Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code FXO MSP
ICAO Code FQCB KMSP
City Cuamba Minneapolis
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 1,919 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -14.810000, 36.530000 44.880000, -93.220000

Cuamba (FXO) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cuamba Airport (FXO) in Cuamba, Mozambique to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,255 kilometers (8,858 miles / 7,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:10 in Cuamba, it's 05:10 in Minneapolis. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,077 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Cuamba Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Cuamba (FXO) follows a heading of 71° (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 Cuamba Airport (FXO) 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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