JIC
Jinchang
China
10,609 km
6,592 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,609 km
6,592 mi / 5,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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JIC MSP
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code JIC MSP
ICAO Code ZLJC KMSP
City Jinchang Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 4,740 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 44.880000, -93.220000

Jinchang (JIC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,609 kilometers (6,592 miles / 5,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 23:14 in Jinchang, it's 09:14 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 3,898 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Jinchuan Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 348° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) 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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