CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
16,120 km
10,016 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
16,120 km
10,016 mi / 8,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
42°
northeast

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CKW MSP
Airport Name Graeme Rowley Aerodrome Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code CKW MSP
ICAO Code YCHK KMSP
City Christmas Creek mine Minneapolis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -22.360000, 119.650000 44.880000, -93.220000

Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 16,120 kilometers (10,016 miles / 8,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 07:17 in Minneapolis. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) 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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