MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,344 km
5,806 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
9,344 km
5,806 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
69°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP RLT
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code MSP RLT
ICAO Code KMSP DRZL
City Minneapolis Arlit
Country United States Niger
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Niamey
Elevation 842 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 18.790000, 7.370000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 9,344 kilometers (5,806 miles / 5,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Minneapolis, it's 01:07 in Arlit. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 316° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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