MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,892 km
8,011 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
12,892 km
8,011 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
57°
east northeast

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MSP RBT
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code MSP RBT
ICAO Code KMSP HKMB
City Minneapolis Marsabit
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 842 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 2.350000, 37.980000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 12,892 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Kenya. 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 08:23 in Minneapolis, it's 17:23 in Marsabit. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,553 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 324° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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