AQP
Arequipa
Peru
7,151 km
4,443 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
7,151 km
4,443 mi / 3,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AQP MSP
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AQP MSP
ICAO Code SPQU KMSP
City Arequipa Minneapolis
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Chicago
Elevation 8,405 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 44.880000, -93.220000

Arequipa (AQP) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 7,151 kilometers (4,443 miles / 3,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Peru with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Arequipa, it's 17:37 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,563 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) 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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