MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,972 km
6,818 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
10,972 km
6,818 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MSP RGL
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code MSP RGL
ICAO Code KMSP SAWG
City Minneapolis Rio Gallegos
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Chicago America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 842 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 10,972 kilometers (6,818 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:51 in Minneapolis, it's 04:51 in Rio Gallegos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 343° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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