MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
14,135 km
8,783 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,135 km
8,783 mi / 7,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAI MSP
Airport Name Mangochi Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MAI MSP
ICAO Code FWMG KMSP
City Mangochi Minneapolis
Country Malawi United States
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Chicago
Elevation 1,580 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -14.480000, 35.270000 44.880000, -93.220000

Mangochi (MAI) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,135 kilometers (8,783 miles / 7,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Malawi 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 19:44 in Mangochi, it's 11:44 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.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Mangochi (MAI) follows a heading of 72° (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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) 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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