Sydney (Mascot) to Minneapolis
18h 26m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers 14,499 km (9,009 miles) and takes approximately 18h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 57°, passing near 10.1° N, 158.1° 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 | 26h 22m | 26h 47m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 35m | 19h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 07m | 16h 32m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 03m | 17h 29m |
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
| SYD | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Minneapolis |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| ICAO | YSSY | KMSP |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 44.8801, -93.2217 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 841 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Minneapolis?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 18h 26m. The great-circle distance is 14,499 km (9,009 miles, 7,829 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 57°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Minneapolis?
14,499 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,009 miles or 7,829 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 SYD and MSP?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,499 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 26m 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 Sydney (Mascot)
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.