LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
5,292 km
3,288 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
5,292 km
3,288 mi / 2,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LTX MSP
Airport Name Cotopaxi International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code LTX MSP
ICAO Code SELT KMSP
City Latacunga Minneapolis
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Chicago
Elevation 9,205 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -0.910000, -78.620000 44.880000, -93.220000

Latacunga (LTX) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 5,292 kilometers (3,288 miles / 2,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Ecuador with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Latacunga, it's 04:50 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,363 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Cotopaxi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Latacunga (LTX) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) 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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