IAM
Amenas
Algeria
8,773 km
5,451 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
8,773 km
5,451 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAM MSP
Airport Name In Amenas Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code IAM MSP
ICAO Code DAUZ KMSP
City Amenas Minneapolis
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 1,847 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 44.880000, -93.220000

Amenas (IAM) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 8,773 kilometers (5,451 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Algeria 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 00:00 in Amenas, it's 17:00 in Minneapolis. With a 7-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 1,005 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than In Amenas Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 61° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) 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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