MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,006 km
7,460 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,006 km
7,460 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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MSP SHW
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code MSP SHW
ICAO Code KMSP OESH
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 842 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 17.470000, 47.120000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,006 kilometers (7,460 miles / 6,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Minneapolis, it's 00:16 in Sharurah Airport. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,521 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 332° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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