KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
12,769 km
7,934 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,769 km
7,934 mi / 6,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
319°
northwest

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KRE MSP
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KRE MSP
ICAO Code HBBO KMSP
City Kirundo Minneapolis
Country Burundi United States
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Chicago
Elevation 4,511 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kirundo (KRE) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,769 kilometers (7,934 miles / 6,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Burundi 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 20:35 in Kirundo, it's 12:35 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 3,669 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) 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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