The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 1,333 kilometers (828 miles / 720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 07:54 in Minneapolis, it's 06:54 in Rock Springs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,923 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 69° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.