MSP
Minneapolis
United States
5,372 km
3,338 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
5,372 km
3,338 mi / 2,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
160°
south southeast

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MSP PTZ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code MSP PTZ
ICAO Code KMSP SESM
City Minneapolis Shell Mera
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 842 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 5,372 kilometers (3,338 miles / 2,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Minneapolis, it's 05:25 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,623 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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