MBW
Melbourne
Australia
15,198 km
9,444 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
15,198 km
9,444 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
62°
east northeast

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MBW MSP
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MBW MSP
ICAO Code YMMB KMSP
City Melbourne Minneapolis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 44.880000, -93.220000

Melbourne (MBW) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 15,198 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Australia 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 06:21 in Melbourne, it's 13:21 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 Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) 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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