MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,214 km
7,589 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
12,214 km
7,589 mi / 6,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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MSP TAI
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code MSP TAI
ICAO Code KMSP OYTZ
City Minneapolis Ta'izz
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Aden
Elevation 842 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 13.690000, 44.140000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 12,214 kilometers (7,589 miles / 6,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Yemen. 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 20:05 in Minneapolis, it's 05:05 in Ta'izz. 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 3,996 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 329° (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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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