MSP
Minneapolis
United States
1,406 km
874 miles
MTJ
Montrose
United States
Distance
1,406 km
874 mi / 759 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
245°
west southwest

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MSP MTJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Montrose Regional Airport
IATA Code MSP MTJ
ICAO Code KMSP KMTJ
City Minneapolis Montrose
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Denver
Elevation 842 ft 5,759 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 38.510000, -107.890000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Montrose (MTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, United States is 1,406 kilometers (874 miles / 759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Minneapolis, it's 09:21 in Montrose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,917 feet between the two airports. Montrose Regional Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montrose (MTJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 55° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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