GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
5,967 km
3,708 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
5,967 km
3,708 mi / 3,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
298°
west northwest

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GLA MSP
Airport Name Glasgow International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GLA MSP
ICAO Code EGPF KMSP
City Glasgow Minneapolis
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 55.870000, -4.430000 44.880000, -93.220000

Glasgow (GLA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 5,967 kilometers (3,708 miles / 3,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:21 in Glasgow, it's 03:21 in Minneapolis. With a 6-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 Glasgow (GLA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) 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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