ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
14,136 km
8,783 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,136 km
8,783 mi / 7,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ELC MSP
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ELC MSP
ICAO Code YELD KMSP
City Elcho Island Minneapolis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Chicago
Elevation 101 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 44.880000, -93.220000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,136 kilometers (8,783 miles / 7,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 23:13 in Elcho Island, it's 07:43 in Minneapolis. With a 15.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 293° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) 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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