MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,478 km
8,375 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,478 km
8,375 mi / 7,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MSP SOQ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code MSP SOQ
ICAO Code KMSP WASS
City Minneapolis Sorong-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 842 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,478 kilometers (8,375 miles / 7,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Indonesia. 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 08:14 in Minneapolis, it's 23:14 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 15-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 Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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