MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
12,579 km
7,816 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,579 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
317°
northwest

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MJM MSP
Airport Name Mbuji Mayi Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MJM MSP
ICAO Code FZWA KMSP
City Mbuji Mayi Minneapolis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,221 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, 23.570000 44.880000, -93.220000

Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 DR Congo 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 03:55 in Mbuji Mayi, it's 19:55 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Mbuji Mayi Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) follows a heading of 75° (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 Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) 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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