IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
12,134 km
7,540 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,134 km
7,540 mi / 6,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
320°
northwest

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IRP MSP
Airport Name Matari Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code IRP MSP
ICAO Code FZJH KMSP
City N/A Minneapolis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,438 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 44.880000, -93.220000

Matari Airport (IRP) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,134 kilometers (7,540 miles / 6,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 DR Congo 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 03:16 in Matari Airport, it's 19:16 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,596 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Matari Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Matari Airport (IRP) 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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