MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,978 km
6,200 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
9,978 km
6,200 mi / 5,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
74°
east northeast

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MSP ZAR
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code MSP ZAR
ICAO Code KMSP DNZA
City Minneapolis Zaria
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lagos
Elevation 842 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 11.130000, 7.690000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 9,978 kilometers (6,200 miles / 5,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Nigeria. 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 13:28 in Minneapolis, it's 20:28 in Zaria. With a 7-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 1,328 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 316° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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