Airport Comparison
| AKO | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Colorado Plains Regional Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | AKO | MSP |
| ICAO Code | KAKO | KMSP |
| City | Akron | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 4,716 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.180000, -103.220000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Akron (AKO) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 971 kilometers (603 miles / 524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Akron, it's 18:03 in Minneapolis.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,874 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.