HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
13,822 km
8,589 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,822 km
8,589 mi / 7,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Harare
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HWN MSP
Airport Name Hwange National Park Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code HWN MSP
ICAO Code FVWN KMSP
City Hwange Minneapolis
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Chicago
Elevation 3,543 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -18.630000, 27.020000 44.880000, -93.220000

Hwange (HWN) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,822 kilometers (8,589 miles / 7,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 09:32 in Hwange, it's 01:32 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 2,701 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Hwange National Park Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hwange (HWN) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) 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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