LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
13,205 km
8,205 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,205 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LXU MSP
Airport Name Lukulu Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code LXU MSP
ICAO Code FLLK KMSP
City Lukulu Minneapolis
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Chicago
Elevation 3,480 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -14.370000, 23.250000 44.880000, -93.220000

Lukulu (LXU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,205 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Zambia 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 17:55 in Lukulu, it's 09:55 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 2,638 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Lukulu Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lukulu (LXU) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) 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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