MSP
Minneapolis
United States
15,563 km
9,670 miles
WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
15,563 km
9,670 mi / 8,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
67°
east northeast

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MSP WFI
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Fianarantsoa Airport
IATA Code MSP WFI
ICAO Code KMSP FMSF
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 842 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -21.440000, 47.110000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 15,563 kilometers (9,670 miles / 8,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Madagascar. 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 06:04 in Minneapolis, it's 15:04 in Fianarantsoa Airport. 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 2,816 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 315° (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 Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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