MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,536 km
8,411 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
13,536 km
8,411 mi / 7,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
81°
east

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MSP ZGM
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code MSP ZGM
ICAO Code KMSP FLNA
City Minneapolis Ngoma
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 842 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 13,536 kilometers (8,411 miles / 7,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Zambia. 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 00:37 in Minneapolis, it's 08:37 in Ngoma. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,558 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 313° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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