KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
11,005 km
6,838 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,005 km
6,838 mi / 5,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KBL MSP
Airport Name Kabul International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KBL MSP
ICAO Code OAKB KMSP
City Kabul Minneapolis
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 5,877 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, 69.210000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kabul (KBL) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,005 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 17:35 in Kabul, it's 07:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,035 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kabul (KBL) follows a heading of 15° (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 Kabul International Airport (KBL) 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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