MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
13,386 km
8,318 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,386 km
8,318 mi / 7,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MGQ MSP
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MGQ MSP
ICAO Code HCMM KMSP
City Mogadishu Minneapolis
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 29 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 44.880000, -93.220000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,386 kilometers (8,318 miles / 7,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Somalia 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 15:03 in Mogadishu, it's 06:03 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 Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) 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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