Distance From Fakarava Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, FAV - MSP Distance

The distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 5341 miles or 8595 kilometers or 4638 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 ( French Polynesia ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Minneapolis takes around 12 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fakarava Airport, , French Polynesia to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 12 hours 16 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 • FAV - MSP

Kilometers		8595 km
Statute Miles		5341 miles
Nautical Miles		4638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

Fakarava Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - FAV to MSP Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , French Polynesia and Minneapolis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between , French Polynesia and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FAV - MSP

Time difference between (French Polynesia) and Minneapolis (United States) is 5 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 5 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(French Polynesia)	2026-10-26, 21:42:36 -10
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-10-27, 02:42:36 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

Fakarava Airport (FAV / NTGF) , French Polynesia

Destination

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