GYU
Guyuan
China
10,803 km
6,712 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,803 km
6,712 mi / 5,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GYU MSP
Airport Name Guyuan Liupanshan Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GYU MSP
ICAO Code ZLGY KMSP
City Guyuan Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 5,696 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, 106.220000 44.880000, -93.220000

Guyuan (GYU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,803 kilometers (6,712 miles / 5,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 China 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 13:42 in Guyuan, it's 23:42 in Minneapolis. With a 14-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 4,854 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Guyuan Liupanshan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Guyuan (GYU) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) 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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