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Airport Reference

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Minneapolis, United States

IATA CodeMSP
ICAO CodeKMSP
CityMinneapolis
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Coordinates44.8848, -93.2223
Elevation841 ft / 256 m above sea level
State/RegionMinnesota

Booking Through MSP Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into MSP, using MSP as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRMSP
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRMSP
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRMSP

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)6,443 km / 4,004 mi≈ 7.6h nonstop
JFK (New York)1,651 km / 1,026 mi≈ 1.9h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)11,590 km / 7,202 mi≈ 13.6h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)14,598 km / 9,071 mi≈ 17.2h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)14,499 km / 9,009 mi≈ 17.1h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for MSP

New York is the closest of the listed hubs to MSP, at roughly 1.9 hours nonstop, while Singapore is the furthest, at roughly 17.2 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through MSP as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Minneapolis?

The main IATA airport code for Minneapolis is MSP — Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.

What time zone is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in?

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport operates on America/Chicago time.

How does MSP appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, MSP appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...MSP... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to MSP?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, New York is the closest to MSP, at an estimated 1.9 hours nonstop flight time.

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