MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,153 km
6,930 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
11,153 km
6,930 mi / 6,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP OAS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code MSP OAS
ICAO Code KMSP OASA
City Minneapolis Sharana
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 842 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 33.130000, 68.840000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 11,153 kilometers (6,930 miles / 6,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 13:05 in Minneapolis, it's 23:35 in Sharana. 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 6,498 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip 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 Sharana (OAS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 347° (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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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