Airport Comparison
| MSP | RIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport | Rifle Garfield County Airport |
| IATA Code | MSP | RIL |
| ICAO Code | KMSP | KRIL |
| City | Minneapolis | Rifle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 842 ft | 5,537 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.880000, -93.220000 | 39.530000, -107.730000 |
Minneapolis (MSP) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 1,332 kilometers (828 miles / 719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Minneapolis, it's 00:54 in Rifle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,695 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.