MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,673 km
8,496 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
13,673 km
8,496 mi / 7,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
239°
west southwest

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MSP WHO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code MSP WHO
ICAO Code KMSP NZFJ
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 842 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 13,673 kilometers (8,496 miles / 7,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 New Zealand. 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 19:28 in Minneapolis, it's 14:28 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. With a 19-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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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