MSP
Minneapolis
United States
5,814 km
3,613 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
5,814 km
3,613 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP SXL
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code MSP SXL
ICAO Code KMSP EISG
City Minneapolis Sligo
Country United States Ireland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Dublin
Elevation 842 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 54.280000, -8.600000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 5,814 kilometers (3,613 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Ireland. 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 22:05 in Minneapolis, it's 04:05 in Sligo. 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 Sligo (SXL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 297° (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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.