MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,935 km
8,038 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
12,935 km
8,038 mi / 6,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
69°
east northeast

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MSP TKQ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code MSP TKQ
ICAO Code KMSP HTKA
City Minneapolis Kigoma
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 842 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 12,935 kilometers (8,038 miles / 6,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Tanzania. 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 16:29 in Minneapolis, it's 01:29 in Kigoma. 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 1,858 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 318° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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