MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,085 km
8,131 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
13,085 km
8,131 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
55°
northeast

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MSP WJR
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code MSP WJR
ICAO Code KMSP HKWJ
City Minneapolis Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 842 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 1.730000, 40.090000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 13,085 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Minneapolis, it's 06:12 in Wajir. With a 9-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 Wajir (WJR) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 324° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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