MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,985 km
6,826 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
10,985 km
6,826 mi / 5,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
62°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP ZLX
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code MSP ZLX
ICAO Code KMSP HSZA
City Minneapolis Zalingei
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 842 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 12.900000, 23.480000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 10,985 kilometers (6,826 miles / 5,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Sudan. 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 18:34 in Minneapolis, it's 01:34 in Zalingei. 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 2,111 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 320° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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