INC
Yinchuan
China
10,557 km
6,560 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,557 km
6,560 mi / 5,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

INC MSP
Airport Name Yinchuan Hedong International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code INC MSP
ICAO Code ZLIC KMSP
City Yinchuan Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 3,743 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 38.320000, 106.390000 44.880000, -93.220000

Yinchuan (INC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) in Yinchuan, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,557 kilometers (6,560 miles / 5,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 01:38 in Yinchuan, it's 11:38 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 2,901 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Yinchuan (INC) follows a heading of 345° (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 Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) 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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