MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,451 km
5,251 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
224°
southwest

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MSP VHZ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code MSP VHZ
ICAO Code KMSP NTUV
City Minneapolis Vahitahi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 842 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:48 in Minneapolis, it's 17:48 in Vahitahi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 31° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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