MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,587 km
8,443 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
13,587 km
8,443 mi / 7,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
60°
east northeast

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MSP UKA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code MSP UKA
ICAO Code KMSP HKUK
City Minneapolis Ukunda
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 842 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 13,587 kilometers (8,443 miles / 7,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 23:00 in Minneapolis, it's 08:00 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 322° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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