MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,960 km
6,810 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
10,960 km
6,810 mi / 5,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
261°
west

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MSP RTA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code MSP RTA
ICAO Code KMSP NFNR
City Minneapolis Rotuma
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 842 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 10,960 kilometers (6,810 miles / 5,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Minneapolis, it's 07:22 in Rotuma. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rotuma (RTA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 46° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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