MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,663 km
8,490 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
13,663 km
8,490 mi / 7,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
98°
east

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MSP RHN
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code MSP RHN
ICAO Code KMSP FYSA
City Minneapolis Rosh Pinah
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 842 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 13,663 kilometers (8,490 miles / 7,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Namibia. 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 08:27 in Minneapolis, it's 16:27 in Rosh Pinah. 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 1,028 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 307° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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