GXF
Sayun
Yemen
12,236 km
7,603 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,236 km
7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Aden
Heading
332°
north northwest

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GXF MSP
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GXF MSP
ICAO Code OYSY KMSP
City Sayun Minneapolis
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Chicago
Elevation 2,097 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 44.880000, -93.220000

Sayun (GXF) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,236 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Yemen 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 13:35 in Sayun, it's 04:35 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 1,255 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 39° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) 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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