ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
13,305 km
8,267 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,305 km
8,267 mi / 7,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK MSP
Airport Name Arusha Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ARK MSP
ICAO Code HTAR KMSP
City Arusha Minneapolis
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 4,550 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 44.880000, -93.220000

Arusha (ARK) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,305 kilometers (8,267 miles / 7,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Tanzania 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 15:38 in Arusha, it's 06:38 in Minneapolis. With a 9-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 3,708 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Arusha Airport (ARK) 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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