MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,198 km
7,580 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
12,198 km
7,580 mi / 6,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
54°
northeast

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MSP NEK
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code MSP NEK
ICAO Code KMSP HANK
City Minneapolis Nekemte
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 842 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 9.050000, 36.600000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 12,198 kilometers (7,580 miles / 6,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 00:56 in Minneapolis, it's 09:56 in Nekemte. 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 5,658 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 325° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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