Distance From Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field to Mitiga International Airport, GPZ - MJI Distance

The distance from Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (GPZ) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) is 5285 miles or 8505 kilometers or 4589 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 Grand Rapids ( United States ) to Tripoli ( Libya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Rapids and Tripoli takes around 12 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field, Grand Rapids, United States to Mitiga International Airport, Tripoli, Libya is 12 hours 9 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 • GPZ - MJI

Kilometers		8505 km
Statute Miles		5285 miles
Nautical Miles		4589 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 9 minutes

Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field to Mitiga International Airport Flight Route Map - GPZ to MJI Flight Path

Location of Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field & Mitiga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Rapids to Tripoli nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Grand Rapids, United States and Tripoli, Libya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GPZ - MJI

Time difference between Grand Rapids (United States) and Tripoli (Libya) is 7 Hours.
Tripoli time is 7 Hours ahead of Grand Rapids.

Location	Local Time
Grand Rapids (United States)	2026-06-19, 13:51:21 CDT
Tripoli (Libya)	2026-06-19, 20:51:21 EET

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

Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (GPZ / KGPZ) Grand Rapids, United States

Destination

Mitiga International Airport (MJI / HLLM) Tripoli, Libya