MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,382 km
5,830 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
9,382 km
5,830 mi / 5,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
49°
northeast

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MSP TOB
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code MSP TOB
ICAO Code KMSP HLGN
City Minneapolis Tobruk
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 842 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 31.860000, 23.910000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 9,382 kilometers (5,830 miles / 5,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Libya. 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 10:15 in Minneapolis, it's 18:15 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 321° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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