HLW
Hluhluwe
South Africa
14,901 km
9,259 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,901 km
9,259 mi / 8,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

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HLW MSP
Airport Name Hluhluwe Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code HLW MSP
ICAO Code FAHL KMSP
City Hluhluwe Minneapolis
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 249 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -28.020000, 32.280000 44.880000, -93.220000

Hluhluwe (HLW) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) in Hluhluwe, South Africa to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,901 kilometers (9,259 miles / 8,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 South Africa 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 05:09 in Hluhluwe, it's 21:09 in Minneapolis. With a 8-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 Hluhluwe (HLW) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) 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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