KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
11,261 km
6,997 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,261 km
6,997 mi / 6,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KDH MSP
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KDH MSP
ICAO Code OAKN KMSP
City N/A Minneapolis
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 3,337 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,261 kilometers (6,997 miles / 6,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 17:43 in Kandahar Airport, it's 07:13 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 2,495 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 18° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) 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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