MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,399 km
8,947 miles
POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
Distance
14,399 km
8,947 mi / 7,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

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MSP POL
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code MSP POL
ICAO Code KMSP FQPB
City Minneapolis Pemba / Porto Amelia
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 842 ft 331 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -12.990000, 40.520000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 14,399 kilometers (8,947 miles / 7,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Mozambique. 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 10:37 in Minneapolis, it's 18:37 in Pemba / Porto Amelia. 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.

The return flight from Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 318° (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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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