MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,907 km
6,777 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
10,907 km
6,777 mi / 5,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP XIJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code MSP XIJ
ICAO Code KMSP OKAJ
City Minneapolis Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 842 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 28.930000, 47.790000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 10,907 kilometers (6,777 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Kuwait. 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 06:02 in Minneapolis, it's 14:02 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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