Airport Comparison
| LIW | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Loikaw Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | LIW | MSP |
| ICAO Code | VYLK | KMSP |
| City | Loikaw | Minneapolis |
| Country | Myanmar | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 2,940 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.690000, 97.210000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Loikaw (LIW) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,758 kilometers (7,927 miles / 6,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Myanmar 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 02:32 in Loikaw, it's 14:02 in Minneapolis. With a 12.5-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 2,098 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Loikaw Airport.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Loikaw (LIW) follows a heading of 349° (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 Loikaw Airport (LIW) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.