MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,348 km
5,808 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
9,348 km
5,808 mi / 5,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
144°
southeast

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MSP QNS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code MSP QNS
ICAO Code KMSP SBCO
City Minneapolis Porto Alegre
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 842 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 9,348 kilometers (5,808 miles / 5,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Minneapolis, it's 12:04 in Porto Alegre. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Porto Alegre (QNS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 331° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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