KCU
Masindi
Uganda
12,520 km
7,779 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,520 km
7,779 mi / 6,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KCU MSP
Airport Name Masindi Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KCU MSP
ICAO Code HUMI KMSP
City Masindi Minneapolis
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,850 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 44.880000, -93.220000

Masindi (KCU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,520 kilometers (7,779 miles / 6,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Uganda 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 22:21 in Masindi, it's 13:21 in Minneapolis. With a 9-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 3,008 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Masindi Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 63° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) 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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