MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,204 km
7,583 miles
VEV
Barakoma
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,204 km
7,583 mi / 6,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
279°
west

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MSP VEV
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Barakoma Airport
IATA Code MSP VEV
ICAO Code KMSP AGBA
City Minneapolis Barakoma
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 842 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -7.910000, 156.710000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Barakoma (VEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Barakoma Airport (VEV) in Barakoma, Solomon Islands is 12,204 kilometers (7,583 miles / 6,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Minneapolis, it's 22:52 in Barakoma. With a 17-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 Barakoma (VEV) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 Barakoma Airport (VEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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