MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,137 km
8,784 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
14,137 km
8,784 mi / 7,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

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MSP PKW
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code MSP PKW
ICAO Code KMSP FBSP
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 842 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 14,137 kilometers (8,784 miles / 7,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:29 in Minneapolis, it's 10:29 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. With a 8-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 2,083 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 310° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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