MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,938 km
8,039 miles
OSE
Omora
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,938 km
8,039 mi / 6,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MSP OSE
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Omora Airport
IATA Code MSP OSE
ICAO Code KMSP AYOM
City Minneapolis Omora
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 842 ft 2,540 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -7.830000, 147.080000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Omora (OSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Omora Airport (OSE) in Omora, Papua New Guinea is 12,938 kilometers (8,039 miles / 6,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 11:05 in Minneapolis, it's 03:05 in Omora. With a 16-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 1,698 feet between the two airports. Omora Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Omora (OSE) 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 Omora Airport (OSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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