MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,105 km
5,658 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,105 km
5,658 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP TMQ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code MSP TMQ
ICAO Code KMSP DFEM
City Minneapolis Tambao
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 842 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 14.800000, 0.050000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 9,105 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 10:43 in Minneapolis, it's 16:43 in Tambao. With a 6-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 Tambao (TMQ) 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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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