ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
10,979 km
6,822 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,979 km
6,822 mi / 5,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ELQ MSP
Airport Name Gassim Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ELQ MSP
ICAO Code OEGS KMSP
City N/A Minneapolis
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,126 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 44.880000, -93.220000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,979 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 18:05 in Gassim Airport, it's 09:05 in Minneapolis. With a 9-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 1,284 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 38° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) 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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