MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,899 km
9,258 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
14,899 km
9,258 mi / 8,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
292°
west northwest

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MSP WAV
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code MSP WAV
ICAO Code KMSP YWAV
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Darwin
Elevation 842 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 14,899 kilometers (9,258 miles / 8,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Australia. 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 11:36 in Minneapolis, it's 03:06 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 15.5-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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 43° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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