MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
14,630 km
9,090 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,630 km
9,090 mi / 7,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

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MQP MSP
Airport Name Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MQP MSP
ICAO Code FAKN KMSP
City Mpumalanga Minneapolis
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 2,829 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -25.380000, 31.110000 44.880000, -93.220000

Mpumalanga (MQP) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,630 kilometers (9,090 miles / 7,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 South Africa 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 01:02 in Mpumalanga, it's 17:02 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 1,987 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Mpumalanga (MQP) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) 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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