Airport Comparison
| MSP | PMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport | Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport |
| IATA Code | MSP | PMD |
| ICAO Code | KMSP | KPMD |
| City | Minneapolis | Palmdale |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 842 ft | 2,543 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.880000, -93.220000 | 34.630000, -118.080000 |
Minneapolis (MSP) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 2,398 kilometers (1,490 miles / 1,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Minneapolis, it's 14:40 in Palmdale.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,701 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.
The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) 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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.