MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
12,638 km
7,853 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,638 km
7,853 mi / 6,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MBQ MSP
Airport Name Mbarara Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MBQ MSP
ICAO Code HUMA KMSP
City Mbarara Minneapolis
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 4,600 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -0.560000, 30.600000 44.880000, -93.220000

Mbarara (MBQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,638 kilometers (7,853 miles / 6,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Uganda 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 04:30 in Mbarara, it's 19:30 in Minneapolis. With a 9-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 3,758 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Mbarara Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Mbarara (MBQ) follows a heading of 65° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) 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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