JGN
Jiayuguan
China
10,522 km
6,538 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,522 km
6,538 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JGN MSP
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code JGN MSP
ICAO Code ZLJQ KMSP
City Jiayuguan Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 44.880000, -93.220000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,522 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 01:20 in Jiayuguan, it's 11:20 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.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 351° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) 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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