MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,718 km
5,417 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
8,718 km
5,417 mi / 4,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
89°
east

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MSP WYE
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code MSP WYE
ICAO Code KMSP GFYE
City Minneapolis Yengema
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Freetown
Elevation 842 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 8.610000, -11.050000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 8,718 kilometers (5,417 miles / 4,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sierra Leone. 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 12:08 in Minneapolis, it's 18:08 in Yengema. With a 6-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 Yengema (WYE) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 314° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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