Distance From Ellisras Matimba Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, ELL - MSP Distance

The distance from Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 8852 miles or 14245 kilometers or 7687 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ellisras ( South Africa ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ellisras and Minneapolis takes around 20 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellisras Matimba Airport, Ellisras, South Africa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 20 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELL - MSP

Kilometers		14245 km
Statute Miles		8852 miles
Nautical Miles		7687 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 21 minutes

Ellisras Matimba Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - ELL to MSP Flight Path

Location of Ellisras Matimba Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Ellisras to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ellisras, South Africa and Minneapolis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ellisras, South Africa and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELL - MSP

Time difference between Ellisras (South Africa) and Minneapolis (United States) is 7 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 7 Hours behind Ellisras.

Location	Local Time
Ellisras (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 04:36:23 SAST
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-05-25, 21:36:23 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL / FAER) Ellisras, South Africa

Destination

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States