MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,181 km
6,326 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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MSP VDA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code MSP VDA
ICAO Code KMSP LLOV
City Minneapolis Eilat
Country United States Israel
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 842 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 29.940000, 34.940000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Israel. 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 10:45 in Minneapolis, it's 18:45 in Eilat. With a 8-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 Eilat (VDA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 326° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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