MSP
Minneapolis
United States
7,375 km
4,582 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,375 km
4,582 mi / 3,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP SMV
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code MSP SMV
ICAO Code KMSP LSZS
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 842 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 46.530000, 9.880000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 7,375 kilometers (4,582 miles / 3,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Minneapolis, it's 09:46 in Samedan Airport. With a 7-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 4,758 feet between the two airports. Samedan 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 311° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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