MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,872 km
7,377 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
11,872 km
7,377 mi / 6,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

MSP SSY
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code MSP SSY
ICAO Code KMSP FNBC
City Minneapolis Mbanza Congo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 842 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 11,872 kilometers (7,377 miles / 6,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Angola. 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 20:48 in Minneapolis, it's 03:48 in Mbanza Congo. With a 7-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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 315° (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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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