MSP
Minneapolis
United States
15,114 km
9,391 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
15,114 km
9,391 mi / 8,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
294°
west northwest

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MSP NLS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code MSP NLS
ICAO Code KMSP YNIC
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Perth
Elevation 842 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 15,114 kilometers (9,391 miles / 8,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Minneapolis, it's 23:45 in Nicholson Airport. With a 14-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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 43° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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