MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,979 km
6,200 miles
OSB
Mosul
Iraq
Distance
9,979 km
6,200 mi / 5,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
northeast

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MSP OSB
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Mosul International Airport
IATA Code MSP OSB
ICAO Code KMSP ORBM
City Minneapolis Mosul
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 842 ft 719 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 36.310000, 43.150000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Mosul (OSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Mosul International Airport (OSB) in Mosul, Iraq is 9,979 kilometers (6,200 miles / 5,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Minneapolis, it's 01:45 in Mosul. 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.

The return flight from Mosul (OSB) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Mosul International Airport (OSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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