MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,005 km
8,081 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
13,005 km
8,081 mi / 7,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
60°
east northeast

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MSP NUU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code MSP NUU
ICAO Code KMSP HKNK
City Minneapolis Nakuru
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 842 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 13,005 kilometers (8,081 miles / 7,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:17 in Minneapolis, it's 16:17 in Nakuru. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,358 feet between the two airports. Nakuru 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 Nakuru (NUU) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 322° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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