MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,644 km
6,614 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
10,644 km
6,614 mi / 5,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP NKS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code MSP NKS
ICAO Code KMSP FKAN
City Minneapolis Nkongsamba
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Douala
Elevation 842 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 4.950000, 9.930000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 10,644 kilometers (6,614 miles / 5,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Cameroon. 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 14:33 in Minneapolis, it's 21:33 in Nkongsamba. With a 7-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 1,799 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Nkongsamba (NKS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 316° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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