Airport Comparison
| MSP | SAA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport | Shively Field |
| IATA Code | MSP | SAA |
| ICAO Code | KMSP | KSAA |
| City | Minneapolis | Saratoga |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 842 ft | 7,014 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.880000, -93.220000 | 41.440000, -106.830000 |
Minneapolis (MSP) to Saratoga (SAA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Shively Field (SAA) in Saratoga, United States is 1,167 kilometers (725 miles / 630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.
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 11:31 in Minneapolis, it's 10:31 in Saratoga.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,172 feet between the two airports. Shively Field 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 Saratoga (SAA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 66° (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 Shively Field (SAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.