Minneapolis to London
8h 25m The flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 6,443 km (4,004 miles) and takes approximately 8h 25m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 47°, passing near 58.3° N, 50.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 11h 43m | 12h 08m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 8h 16m | 8h 41m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 10m | 7h 35m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 7h 35m | 8h 00m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MSP | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | Minneapolis | London |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | KMSP | EGLL |
| Coordinates | 44.8801, -93.2217 | 51.4707, -0.4599 |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 83 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to London?
A non-stop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to London (LHR) takes about 8h 25m. The great-circle distance is 6,443 km (4,004 miles, 3,479 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 47°.
How far is Minneapolis from London?
6,443 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,004 miles or 3,479 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MSP and LHR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 6,443 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 8h 25m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Minneapolis
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.