MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,774 km
6,695 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
10,774 km
6,695 mi / 5,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
25°
north northeast

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MSP TCX
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code MSP TCX
ICAO Code KMSP OIMT
City Minneapolis Tabas
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 842 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 33.670000, 56.890000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 10,774 kilometers (6,695 miles / 5,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Iran. 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 15:34 in Minneapolis, it's 01:04 in Tabas. With a 9.5-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 1,470 feet between the two airports. Tabas Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Tabas (TCX) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 339° (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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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