MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,151 km
5,686 miles
XKY
Kaya
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,151 km
5,686 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

MSP XKY
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Kaya Airport
IATA Code MSP XKY
ICAO Code KMSP DFCA
City Minneapolis Kaya
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 842 ft 984 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 13.070000, -1.100000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Kaya (XKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Kaya Airport (XKY) in Kaya, Burkina Faso is 9,151 kilometers (5,686 miles / 4,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 02:34 in Minneapolis, it's 08:34 in Kaya. 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 Kaya (XKY) 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 Kaya Airport (XKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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