HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
12,608 km
7,834 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,608 km
7,834 mi / 6,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
328°
north northwest

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HGA MSP
Airport Name Egal International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code HGA MSP
ICAO Code HCMH KMSP
City Hargeisa Minneapolis
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,423 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 44.090000 44.880000, -93.220000

Hargeisa (HGA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,608 kilometers (7,834 miles / 6,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 22:36 in Hargeisa, it's 13:36 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 3,581 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Egal International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hargeisa (HGA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Egal International Airport (HGA) 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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