MSP
Minneapolis
United States
7,887 km
4,901 miles
QAQ
L'Aquila
Italy
Distance
7,887 km
4,901 mi / 4,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP QAQ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport L'Aquila / Preturo Airport
IATA Code MSP QAQ
ICAO Code KMSP LIAP
City Minneapolis L'Aquila
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Rome
Elevation 842 ft 2,211 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 42.380000, 13.310000

Minneapolis (MSP) to L'Aquila (QAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to L'Aquila / Preturo Airport (QAQ) in L'Aquila, Italy is 7,887 kilometers (4,901 miles / 4,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Minneapolis, it's 22:25 in L'Aquila. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,369 feet between the two airports. L'Aquila / Preturo Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from L'Aquila (QAQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 314° (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 L'Aquila / Preturo Airport (QAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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