MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,649 km
7,238 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
11,649 km
7,238 mi / 6,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

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MSP TES
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code MSP TES
ICAO Code KMSP HHTS
City Minneapolis Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Asmara
Elevation 842 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 15.120000, 36.680000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 11,649 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Minneapolis, it's 18:19 in Tessenei. With a 9-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 1,176 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 326° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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