Minneapolis to Zanjan (MSP–JWN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
TPA Tampa 22h DLSYVS EJASGX Tampa (TPA) to Zanjan flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~16h 57m DL G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Zanjan flights
HOU Houston ~16h 57m SY Houston (HOU) to Zanjan flights
PHL Philadelphia ~21h 31m AADLEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Zanjan flights
LAS Las Vegas ~23h 34m AFDLKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Zanjan flights
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Minneapolis to Zanjan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,307 mi 16h 57m nonstop +8.5h ahead

MSP–JWN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to JWN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → JWN
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
JWN → MSP
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8.5h
Zanjan is 8.5 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · JWN: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 2.5:00 AM (next day) in Zanjan.
Distance & Flight Time
6,307 mi / 10,149 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 57m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Iran and must travel with a licensed Iranian tour guide or organized tour for the entire duration of the stay. Independent travel is not permitted for US, UK, or Canadian citizens. Apply through an authorized Iranian travel agency, which submits your visa application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once a reference number is issued (10 to 30 working days), collect the visa stamp at an Iranian embassy or consulate. The visa fee for US citizens is $160 to $230 depending on the issuing consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Your tour operator arranges the reference number, itinerary, and guide. The guide accompanies you at all times during the trip. At Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, your guide meets you after immigration. Women must wear a headscarf (hijab) from the moment of arrival: carry one in your hand luggage for deplaning. Visa on arrival is available for many nationalities at IKA, but US citizens are not eligible and must have the visa stamped before travel.

No direct flights connect the US to Iran. Route through Istanbul (about 3 hours to IKA on Turkish Airlines or Iran Air), Doha (about 2 hours on Qatar Airways), or Dubai (about 2 hours on flydubai or Iran Air). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 15 to 20 hours. Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR), but prices are quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials), trading at roughly 42,000 tomans per $1. International credit and debit cards do not work in Iran due to banking restrictions. Bring cash (US dollars or euros) and exchange at licensed exchange offices (sarafi). Your tour operator can arrange a local debit card loaded with rials for convenience.

Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–JWN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Zanjan route.
Route details
Distance6,307 mi / 10,149 km
Flight time16h 57m
Time difference+8.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: JWN
IATA / ICAOJWN / OITZ
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Elevation5,382 ft / 1,640 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to JWN flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Zanjan Airport take about 16h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 6,307 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tampa.
Zanjan is 8.5 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from JWN to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to JWN

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Zanjan Airport (JWN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to JWN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to JWN is about 16 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,307 miles (10,149 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.