KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
13,882 km
8,626 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,882 km
8,626 mi / 7,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KBQ MSP
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KBQ MSP
ICAO Code FWKG KMSP
City Kasungu Minneapolis
Country Malawi United States
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Chicago
Elevation 3,470 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,882 kilometers (8,626 miles / 7,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Malawi 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 16:02 in Kasungu, it's 08:02 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 2,628 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 72° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.