BNC
Beni
DR Congo
12,461 km
7,743 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,461 km
7,743 mi / 6,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
320°
northwest

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BNC MSP
Airport Name Beni Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BNC MSP
ICAO Code FZNP KMSP
City Beni Minneapolis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 3,517 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 44.880000, -93.220000

Beni (BNC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,461 kilometers (7,743 miles / 6,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 DR Congo 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 19:16 in Beni, it's 11:16 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 2,675 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 65° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) 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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