MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,066 km
8,119 miles
NYE
Nyeri
Kenya
Distance
13,066 km
8,119 mi / 7,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP NYE
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Nyeri Airport
IATA Code MSP NYE
ICAO Code KMSP HKNI
City Minneapolis Nyeri
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 842 ft 5,830 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -0.360000, 36.980000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Nyeri (NYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Nyeri Airport (NYE) in Nyeri, Kenya is 13,066 kilometers (8,119 miles / 7,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:18 in Minneapolis, it's 23:18 in Nyeri. 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 4,988 feet between the two airports. Nyeri 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 Nyeri (NYE) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 322° (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 Nyeri Airport (NYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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