MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,793 km
7,949 miles
PDI
Pindiu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,793 km
7,949 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
287°
west northwest

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MSP PDI
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Pindiu Airport
IATA Code MSP PDI
ICAO Code KMSP AYPD
City Minneapolis Pindiu
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 842 ft 2,995 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -6.450000, 147.520000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Pindiu (PDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Pindiu Airport (PDI) in Pindiu, Papua New Guinea is 12,793 kilometers (7,949 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 11:40 in Minneapolis, it's 03:40 in Pindiu. 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 2,153 feet between the two airports. Pindiu Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

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

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