GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
11,933 km
7,415 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,933 km
7,415 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDQ MSP
Airport Name Gonder Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GDQ MSP
ICAO Code HAGN KMSP
City Gondar Minneapolis
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 6,449 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 44.880000, -93.220000

Gondar (GDQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,933 kilometers (7,415 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Ethiopia 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 20:13 in Gondar, it's 11:13 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 5,607 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) 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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