MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,002 km
4,972 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
8,002 km
4,972 mi / 4,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
346°
north northwest

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MSP ULK
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code MSP ULK
ICAO Code KMSP UERL
City Minneapolis Lensk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 842 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 60.720000, 114.830000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 8,002 kilometers (4,972 miles / 4,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Minneapolis, it's 20:23 in Lensk. With a 15-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 Lensk (ULK) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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