JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
11,048 km
6,865 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,048 km
6,865 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAA MSP
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code JAA MSP
ICAO Code OAJL KMSP
City N/A Minneapolis
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 1,814 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 44.880000, -93.220000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,048 kilometers (6,865 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Afghanistan 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 19:04 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 08:34 in Minneapolis. With a 10.5-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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) 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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