KMP
Keetmanshoop
Namibia
13,686 km
8,504 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,686 km
8,504 mi / 7,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
308°
northwest

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KMP MSP
Airport Name Keetmanshoop Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KMP MSP
ICAO Code FYKT KMSP
City Keetmanshoop Minneapolis
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Chicago
Elevation 3,506 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -26.540000, 18.110000 44.880000, -93.220000

Keetmanshoop (KMP) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) in Keetmanshoop, Namibia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,686 kilometers (8,504 miles / 7,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Namibia 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 18:39 in Keetmanshoop, it's 10:39 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 2,664 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Keetmanshoop Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Keetmanshoop (KMP) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) 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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