CQD
Shahrekord
Iran
10,696 km
6,646 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,696 km
6,646 mi / 5,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CQD MSP
Airport Name Shahrekord Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code CQD MSP
ICAO Code OIFS KMSP
City Shahrekord Minneapolis
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 6,723 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 32.300000, 50.840000 44.880000, -93.220000

Shahrekord (CQD) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shahrekord Airport (CQD) in Shahrekord, Iran to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,696 kilometers (6,646 miles / 5,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:33 in Shahrekord, it's 06:03 in Minneapolis. With a 9.5-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 5,881 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Shahrekord Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Shahrekord (CQD) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Shahrekord Airport (CQD) 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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