MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,125 km
5,670 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
9,125 km
5,670 mi / 4,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MSP UCN
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code MSP UCN
ICAO Code KMSP GLBU
City Minneapolis Buchanan
Country United States Liberia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 842 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 5.170000, -9.280000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 9,125 kilometers (5,670 miles / 4,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Liberia. 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 02:55 in Minneapolis, it's 08:55 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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