KYZ
Kyzyl
Russia
9,254 km
5,750 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
north

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KYZ MSP
Airport Name Kyzyl Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KYZ MSP
ICAO Code UNKY KMSP
City Kyzyl Minneapolis
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk America/Chicago
Elevation 2,123 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 51.670000, 94.400000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kyzyl (KYZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kyzyl Airport (KYZ) in Kyzyl, Russia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:39 in Kyzyl, it's 07:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,281 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kyzyl Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kyzyl (KYZ) follows a heading of 355° (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 Kyzyl Airport (KYZ) 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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