The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Orapa Airport (ORP) in Orapa Airport, Botswana is 13,883 kilometers (8,626 miles / 7,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Botswana. 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 06:15 in Minneapolis, it's 13:15 in Orapa Airport. With a 7-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 2,258 feet between the two airports. Orapa Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Orapa Airport (ORP) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 311° (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 Orapa Airport (ORP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.