MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,166 km
6,938 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,166 km
6,938 mi / 6,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
33°
north northeast

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MSP QJB
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code MSP QJB
ICAO Code KMSP OEJB
City Minneapolis Jubail
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 842 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 27.040000, 49.410000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 11,166 kilometers (6,938 miles / 6,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:02 in Minneapolis, it's 15:02 in Jubail. With a 9-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 Jubail (QJB) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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