MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,961 km
5,568 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,961 km
5,568 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

MSP XNU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code MSP XNU
ICAO Code KMSP DFON
City Minneapolis Nouna
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 842 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 12.750000, -3.870000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 8,961 kilometers (5,568 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 20:54 in Minneapolis, it's 02:54 in Nouna. With a 6-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 Nouna (XNU) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 314° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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