MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,171 km
8,184 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
13,171 km
8,184 mi / 7,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
72°
east northeast

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MSP PWO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code MSP PWO
ICAO Code KMSP FZQC
City Minneapolis Pweto
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 842 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 13,171 kilometers (8,184 miles / 7,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 DR Congo. 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 05:16 in Minneapolis, it's 13:16 in Pweto. 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 2,583 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 317° (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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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