MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,966 km
6,814 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
10,966 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
21°
north northeast

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MSP OAH
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code MSP OAH
ICAO Code KMSP OASD
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 842 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 33.390000, 62.260000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 10,966 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Minneapolis, it's 22:24 in Shindand Airport. With a 10.5-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 2,931 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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