MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,876 km
8,622 miles
UGL
Antartica
AQ
Distance
13,876 km
8,622 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
178°
south

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Airport Comparison

MSP UGL
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA Code MSP UGL
ICAO Code KMSP SCGC
City Minneapolis Antartica
Country United States AQ
Timezone America/Chicago Antarctica/Palmer
Elevation 842 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -79.780000, -83.320000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 13,876 kilometers (8,622 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Minneapolis, it's 14:19 in Antartica.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,619 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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