MSP
Minneapolis
United States
6,555 km
4,073 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
6,555 km
4,073 mi / 3,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
23°
north northeast

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MSP SOT
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code MSP SOT
ICAO Code KMSP EFSO
City Minneapolis Sodankyla
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 842 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 67.390000, 26.620000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 6,555 kilometers (4,073 miles / 3,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Finland. 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 04:07 in Minneapolis, it's 12:07 in Sodankyla. With a 8-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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 314° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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