MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,333 km
1,449 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
2,333 km
1,449 mi / 1,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
248°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MSP RBF
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code MSP RBF
ICAO Code KMSP KL35
City Minneapolis Big Bear City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 34.260000, -116.860000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 2,333 kilometers (1,449 miles / 1,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 23:33 in Minneapolis, it's 21:33 in Big Bear City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,911 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 53° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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