GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
12,940 km
8,041 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,940 km
8,041 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

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GRL MSP
Airport Name Garasa Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GRL MSP
ICAO Code AYGG KMSP
City Au Minneapolis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 2,539 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 147.210000 44.880000, -93.220000

Au (GRL) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,940 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 03:24 in Au, it's 11:24 in Minneapolis. With a 16-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 1,697 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Garasa Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Au (GRL) follows a heading of 286° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) 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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