MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,983 km
8,067 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,983 km
8,067 mi / 7,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
285°
west northwest

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MSP WTP
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code MSP WTP
ICAO Code KMSP AYWT
City Minneapolis Fatima Mission
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 842 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 12,983 kilometers (8,067 miles / 7,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 14:49 in Minneapolis, it's 06:49 in Fatima Mission. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,358 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 44° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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