MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,421 km
8,961 miles
PRY
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
14,421 km
8,961 mi / 7,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
88°
east

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MSP PRY
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Wonderboom Airport
IATA Code MSP PRY
ICAO Code KMSP FAWB
City Minneapolis Pretoria
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 842 ft 4,095 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -25.650000, 28.220000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Pretoria (PRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Wonderboom Airport (PRY) in Pretoria, South Africa is 14,421 kilometers (8,961 miles / 7,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:03 in Minneapolis, it's 12:03 in Pretoria. 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 3,253 feet between the two airports. Wonderboom Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (PRY) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 308° (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 Wonderboom Airport (PRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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