MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,638 km
7,232 miles
SLF
Sulayel Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,638 km
7,232 mi / 6,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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MSP SLF
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sulayel Airport
IATA Code MSP SLF
ICAO Code KMSP OESL
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 842 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 20.460000, 45.620000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sulayel Airport (SLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,638 kilometers (7,232 miles / 6,284 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 13:14 in Minneapolis, it's 22:14 in Sulayel 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 1,179 feet between the two airports. Sulayel Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Sulayel Airport (SLF) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 331° (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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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