MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,247 km
6,367 miles
SDG
Sanandaj Airport
Iran
Distance
10,247 km
6,367 mi / 5,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
32°
north northeast

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MSP SDG
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sanandaj Airport
IATA Code MSP SDG
ICAO Code KMSP OICS
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 842 ft 4,522 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 35.250000, 47.010000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran is 10,247 kilometers (6,367 miles / 5,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Minneapolis, it's 17:47 in Sanandaj Airport. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,680 feet between the two airports. Sanandaj Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Sanandaj Airport (SDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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