MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,930 km
6,170 miles
TBZ
Tabriz
Iran
Distance
9,930 km
6,170 mi / 5,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
31°
north northeast

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MSP TBZ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Tabriz International Airport
IATA Code MSP TBZ
ICAO Code KMSP OITT
City Minneapolis Tabriz
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 842 ft 4,459 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 38.130000, 46.230000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tabriz (TBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) in Tabriz, Iran is 9,930 kilometers (6,170 miles / 5,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 17:32 in Minneapolis, it's 03:02 in Tabriz. 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 3,617 feet between the two airports. Tabriz International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Tabriz (TBZ) 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 Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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