The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 1,332 kilometers (828 miles / 719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Minneapolis, it's 02:55 in Rifle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,695 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County 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 Rifle (RIL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.