Airport Comparison
| CAO | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Clayton Municipal Airpark | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | CAO | MSP |
| ICAO Code | KCAO | KMSP |
| City | Clayton | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 4,970 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.450000, -103.150000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Clayton (CAO) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 21:31 in Clayton, it's 22:31 in Minneapolis.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,128 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.