MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,287 km
8,256 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
13,287 km
8,256 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
239°
west southwest

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MSP PCN
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code MSP PCN
ICAO Code KMSP NZPN
City Minneapolis Picton
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 842 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 13,287 kilometers (8,256 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 New Zealand. 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 17:39 in Minneapolis, it's 12:39 in Picton. With a 19-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 Picton (PCN) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 54° (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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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