LZA
Luiza
DR Congo
12,575 km
7,814 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,575 km
7,814 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
316°
northwest

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LZA MSP
Airport Name Luiza Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code LZA MSP
ICAO Code FZUG KMSP
City Luiza Minneapolis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,890 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -7.180000, 22.400000 44.880000, -93.220000

Luiza (LZA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luiza Airport (LZA) in Luiza, DR Congo to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,575 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,790 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 13:56 in Luiza, it's 05:56 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 2,048 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Luiza Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Luiza (LZA) follows a heading of 77° (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 Luiza Airport (LZA) 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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