Airport Comparison
| MSP | SAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport | Santa Fe Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | MSP | SAF |
| ICAO Code | KMSP | KSAF |
| City | Minneapolis | Santa Fe |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 842 ft | 6,349 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.880000, -93.220000 | 35.600000, -106.100000 |
Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 1,500 kilometers (932 miles / 810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.
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 04:41 in Minneapolis, it's 03:41 in Santa Fe.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,507 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 43° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.