MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,463 km
8,987 miles
VAM
Maamigili
Maldives
Distance
14,463 km
8,987 mi / 7,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Chicago
Heading
18°
north northeast

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MSP VAM
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Villa International Airport
IATA Code MSP VAM
ICAO Code KMSP VRMV
City Minneapolis Maamigili
Country United States Maldives
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Maldives
Elevation 842 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 3.470000, 72.830000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Maamigili (VAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Villa International Airport (VAM) in Maamigili, Maldives is 14,463 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Maldives. 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 19:21 in Minneapolis, it's 06:21 in Maamigili. With a 11-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 Maamigili (VAM) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 347° (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 Villa International Airport (VAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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