MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,729 km
5,424 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
8,729 km
5,424 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MSP QSC
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code MSP QSC
ICAO Code KMSP SDSC
City Minneapolis Sao Carlos
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 842 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 8,729 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:17 in Minneapolis, it's 12:17 in Sao Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,807 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 329° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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