GSR
Gardo
Somalia
12,883 km
8,005 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,883 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GSR MSP
Airport Name Gardo Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GSR MSP
ICAO Code HCMG KMSP
City Gardo Minneapolis
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 2,632 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 49.080000 44.880000, -93.220000

Gardo (GSR) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gardo Airport (GSR) in Gardo, Somalia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,883 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Somalia 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 21:48 in Gardo, it's 12:48 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 1,790 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Gardo Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Gardo (GSR) follows a heading of 42° (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 Gardo Airport (GSR) 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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