MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,608 km
5,970 miles
ZTU
Zaqatala
Azerbaijan
Distance
9,608 km
5,970 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP ZTU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Zaqatala International Airport
IATA Code MSP ZTU
ICAO Code KMSP UBBY
City Minneapolis Zaqatala
Country United States Azerbaijan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Baku
Elevation 842 ft 1,279 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 41.560000, 46.670000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Zaqatala (ZTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) in Zaqatala, Azerbaijan is 9,608 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Azerbaijan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:13 in Minneapolis, it's 05:13 in Zaqatala. With a 10-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 Zaqatala (ZTU) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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