MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,086 km
7,510 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
12,086 km
7,510 mi / 6,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
306°
northwest

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MSP YAP
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code MSP YAP
ICAO Code KMSP PTYA
City Minneapolis Yap Island
Country United States Micronesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 842 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 9.500000, 138.080000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 12,086 kilometers (7,510 miles / 6,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Micronesia. 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 05:30 in Minneapolis, it's 21:30 in Yap Island. 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.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 36° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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