MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,951 km
7,426 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
11,951 km
7,426 mi / 6,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
264°
west

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MSP PBJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code MSP PBJ
ICAO Code KMSP NVSI
City Minneapolis Paama Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Efate
Elevation 842 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 11,951 kilometers (7,426 miles / 6,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in Minneapolis, it's 08:05 in Paama Island. With a 17-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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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