KPM
Kompiam Airport
Papua New Guinea
12,974 km
8,061 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,974 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
42°
northeast

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KPM MSP
Airport Name Kompiam Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KPM MSP
ICAO Code AYAQ KMSP
City N/A Minneapolis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 5,100 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -5.380000, 143.920000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,974 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:57 in Kompiam Airport, it's 09:57 in Minneapolis. With a 16-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 4,258 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kompiam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kompiam Airport (KPM) 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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