Minneapolis to Shillong (MSP–SHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
7,549 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Shillong
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 7,549 mi 0h 39m nonstop +10.5h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and SHL, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

Also explore MSP Routes SHL Routes MSP Live Flights SHL Live Flights MSP Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
13
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+10.5h
Shillong is 10.5 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SHL: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4.5:00 AM (next day) in Shillong.
Distance & Flight Time
7,549 mi / 12,149 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa is the standard option for tourists, applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The 30-day eTourist visa costs $25 (single or double entry). The 1-year and 5-year eTourist visas cost $40 and $80 respectively, both with multiple entries and a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Upload a passport scan and a recent photo. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.

The eVisa is accepted at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Kolkata (CCU), and Hyderabad (HYD), plus 5 seaports. At the airport, proceed to the eVisa immigration counter with your printed eVisa confirmation. Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured. India also offers traditional paper visas through the embassy with longer validity options for business and employment.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Delhi run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Air India. Newark to Mumbai runs about 15 hours 30 minutes on United and Air India. Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles also have nonstop service to Indian cities. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 85 INR per $1. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) dominates digital payments in India: Google Pay and PhonePe are accepted at millions of merchants. Metro systems operate in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad with fares from INR 10 to INR 60 ($0.12 to $0.70). Auto-rickshaws are the universal last-mile transport: use the Uber or Ola app for metered pricing.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

MSP–SHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Shillong route.
Route details
Distance7,549 mi / 12,149 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference+10.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SHL
Full nameShillong Airport
IATA / ICAOSHL / VEBI
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation2,910 ft / 887 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Shillong Airport take approximately 0h 39m. The route covers 7,549 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SHL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA and MKE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shillong is 10.5 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
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 SHL

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

MSP to SHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SHL ranges from 0 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,549 miles (12,149 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.