MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,710 km
7,276 miles
SCZ
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Solomon Islands
Distance
11,710 km
7,276 mi / 6,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

MSP SCZ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
IATA Code MSP SCZ
ICAO Code KMSP AGGL
City Minneapolis Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 842 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -10.720000, 165.790000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands is 11,710 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Minneapolis, it's 08:29 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova. With a 17-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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 46° (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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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