MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,140 km
8,165 miles
OTJ
Otjiwarongo
Namibia
Distance
13,140 km
8,165 mi / 7,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
91°
east

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MSP OTJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Otjiwarongo Airport
IATA Code MSP OTJ
ICAO Code KMSP FYOW
City Minneapolis Otjiwarongo
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 842 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -20.430000, 16.660000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Otjiwarongo (OTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia is 13,140 kilometers (8,165 miles / 7,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Namibia. 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 18:15 in Minneapolis, it's 02:15 in Otjiwarongo. 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 4,017 feet between the two airports. Otjiwarongo Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Otjiwarongo (OTJ) 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 Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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