MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,663 km
6,626 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
10,663 km
6,626 mi / 5,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP PLF
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code MSP PLF
ICAO Code KMSP FTTP
City Minneapolis Pala
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 842 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 9.380000, 14.930000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 10,663 kilometers (6,626 miles / 5,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Chad. 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 05:00 in Minneapolis, it's 11:00 in Pala. With a 6-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 Pala (PLF) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 317° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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