ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
13,330 km
8,283 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,330 km
8,283 mi / 7,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS MSP
Airport Name Eros Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ERS MSP
ICAO Code FYWE KMSP
City Windhoek Minneapolis
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Chicago
Elevation 5,575 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 44.880000, -93.220000

Windhoek (ERS) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,330 kilometers (8,283 miles / 7,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:59 in Windhoek, it's 06:59 in Minneapolis. With a 8-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 4,733 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eros Airport (ERS) 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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