BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
13,130 km
8,159 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,130 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BBZ MSP
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BBZ MSP
ICAO Code FLZB KMSP
City Zambezi Minneapolis
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Chicago
Elevation 3,538 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 44.880000, -93.220000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,130 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Zambia 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 14:05 in Zambezi, it's 06:05 in Minneapolis. With a 8-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 2,696 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 81° (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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) 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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