MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,025 km
6,851 miles
ZUL
Zilfi
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,025 km
6,851 mi / 5,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
37°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP ZUL
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Zilfi Airport
IATA Code MSP ZUL
ICAO Code KMSP OEZL
City Minneapolis Zilfi
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 842 ft 1,900 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 26.350000, 44.830000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Zilfi (ZUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Zilfi Airport (ZUL) in Zilfi, Saudi Arabia is 11,025 kilometers (6,851 miles / 5,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 21:17 in Minneapolis, it's 05:17 in Zilfi. 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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Zilfi Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Zilfi (ZUL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 331° (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 Zilfi Airport (ZUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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