GWY
Galway
Ireland
5,844 km
3,631 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
5,844 km
3,631 mi / 3,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GWY MSP
Airport Name Galway Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GWY MSP
ICAO Code EICM KMSP
City Galway Minneapolis
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Chicago
Elevation 81 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 44.880000, -93.220000

Galway (GWY) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 5,844 kilometers (3,631 miles / 3,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ireland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Galway, it's 21:40 in Minneapolis. With a 6-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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 49° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) 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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