MSP
Minneapolis
United States
1,944 km
1,208 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
1,944 km
1,208 mi / 1,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
239°
west southwest

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MSP PJB
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code MSP PJB
ICAO Code KMSP KPAN
City Minneapolis Payson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Phoenix
Elevation 842 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 34.260000, -111.340000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 1,944 kilometers (1,208 miles / 1,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Minneapolis, it's 22:50 in Payson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,315 feet between the two airports. Payson 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 Payson (PJB) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 47° (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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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