MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,575 km
1,600 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
2,575 km
1,600 mi / 1,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
296°
west northwest

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MSP YAL
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code MSP YAL
ICAO Code KMSP CYAL
City Minneapolis Alert Bay
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Vancouver
Elevation 842 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 50.580000, -126.920000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 2,575 kilometers (1,600 miles / 1,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Minneapolis, it's 18:20 in Alert Bay.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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