DOP
Dolpa
Nepal
11,791 km
7,327 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,791 km
7,327 mi / 6,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

DOP MSP
Airport Name Dolpa Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code DOP MSP
ICAO Code VNDP KMSP
City Dolpa Minneapolis
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 8,200 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 28.990000, 82.820000 44.880000, -93.220000

Dolpa (DOP) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dolpa Airport (DOP) in Dolpa, Nepal to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,791 kilometers (7,327 miles / 6,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:22 in Dolpa, it's 07:37 in Minneapolis. With a 11.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,358 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Dolpa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Dolpa (DOP) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dolpa Airport (DOP) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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