AKR
Akure
Nigeria
10,104 km
6,278 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,104 km
6,278 mi / 5,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKR MSP
Airport Name Akure Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AKR MSP
ICAO Code DNAK KMSP
City Akure Minneapolis
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 1,100 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 44.880000, -93.220000

Akure (AKR) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,104 kilometers (6,278 miles / 5,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Akure, it's 09:08 in Minneapolis. 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.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akure Airport (AKR) 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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