MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,024 km
8,093 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
13,024 km
8,093 mi / 7,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
58°
east northeast

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MSP UAS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code MSP UAS
ICAO Code KMSP HKSB
City Minneapolis Samburu South
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 842 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 0.530000, 37.530000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 13,024 kilometers (8,093 miles / 7,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:39 in Minneapolis, it's 18:39 in Samburu South. 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 2,453 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 323° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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