MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
13,910 km
8,643 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,910 km
8,643 mi / 7,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MFA MSP
Airport Name Mafia Island Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MFA MSP
ICAO Code HTMA KMSP
City Mafia Island Minneapolis
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 60 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -7.920000, 39.670000 44.880000, -93.220000

Mafia Island (MFA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,910 kilometers (8,643 miles / 7,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Tanzania 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 15:31 in Mafia Island, it's 06:31 in Minneapolis. With a 9-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 Mafia Island (MFA) follows a heading of 62° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) 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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