MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,724 km
9,149 miles
MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
14,724 km
9,149 mi / 7,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

MSP MTS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Matsapha Airport
IATA Code MSP MTS
ICAO Code KMSP FDMS
City Minneapolis Manzini
Country United States Eswatini
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 842 ft 2,075 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -26.530000, 31.310000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Manzini (MTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini is 14,724 kilometers (9,149 miles / 7,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:49 in Minneapolis, it's 12:49 in Manzini. 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 1,233 feet between the two airports. Matsapha Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (MTS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Matsapha Airport (MTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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