KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
12,741 km
7,917 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,741 km
7,917 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KNM MSP
Airport Name Kaniama Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KNM MSP
ICAO Code FZTK KMSP
City Kaniama Minneapolis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,772 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 24.150000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kaniama (KNM) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,741 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 DR Congo 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 20:27 in Kaniama, it's 12:27 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 1,930 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kaniama Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kaniama (KNM) follows a heading of 75° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) 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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