Airport Comparison
| KKC | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Khon Kaen Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | KKC | MSP |
| ICAO Code | VTUK | KMSP |
| City | Khon Kaen | Minneapolis |
| Country | Thailand | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 670 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 16.470000, 102.780000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Khon Kaen (KKC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) in Khon Kaen, Thailand to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,004 kilometers (8,080 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.
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 Thailand 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 01:42 in Khon Kaen, it's 12:42 in Minneapolis. With a 13-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 Khon Kaen (KKC) follows a heading of 343° (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 Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.