Johannesburg to Minneapolis - 8,983 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,983	+5,390	14,373 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,983	+5,390	14,373 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,983	+4,492	13,475 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,983	+4,492	13,475 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,983	+8,983	17,966 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,983	+4,492	13,475 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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When you land in Minneapolis, your watch will be 8 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to MSP route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,983 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 308° from Johannesburg. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 8,983 miles (14,457 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from JNB to MSP typically take around 17h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,983 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Johannesburg (JNB) to Minneapolis (MSP)