MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,703 km
9,136 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
14,703 km
9,136 mi / 7,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
89°
east

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MSP NCS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code MSP NCS
ICAO Code KMSP FANC
City Minneapolis Newcastle
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 842 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 14,703 kilometers (9,136 miles / 7,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Minneapolis, it's 12:37 in Newcastle. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,232 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). 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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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