MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
12,103 km
7,520 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,103 km
7,520 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
46°
northeast

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MBU MSP
Airport Name Babanakira Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MBU MSP
ICAO Code AGGI KMSP
City Mbambanakira Minneapolis
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -9.750000, 159.840000 44.880000, -93.220000

Mbambanakira (MBU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,103 kilometers (7,520 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 09:20 in Mbambanakira, it's 16:20 in Minneapolis. With a 17-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 Mbambanakira (MBU) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Babanakira Airport (MBU) 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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