ADU
Ardabil
Iran
9,996 km
6,211 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,996 km
6,211 mi / 5,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADU MSP
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ADU MSP
ICAO Code OITL KMSP
City Ardabil Minneapolis
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 4,315 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 44.880000, -93.220000

Ardabil (ADU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,996 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Ardabil, it's 04:27 in Minneapolis. With a 9.5-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 3,473 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ardabil Airport (ADU) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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