MSP
Minneapolis
United States
5,892 km
3,661 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
5,892 km
3,661 mi / 3,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

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MSP SCS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code MSP SCS
ICAO Code KMSP EGPM
City Minneapolis Shetland Islands
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 842 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 60.430000, -1.300000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 5,892 kilometers (3,661 miles / 3,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 13:51 in Minneapolis, it's 19:51 in Shetland Islands. 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 Shetland Islands (SCS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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