MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,230 km
5,114 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
8,230 km
5,114 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
88°
east

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MSP SBI
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code MSP SBI
ICAO Code KMSP GUSB
City Minneapolis Koundara
Country United States Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Conakry
Elevation 842 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 12.570000, -13.360000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 8,230 kilometers (5,114 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Minneapolis, it's 13:26 in Koundara. With a 6-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 Koundara (SBI) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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