MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,148 km
5,684 miles
NDG
Qiqihar
China
Distance
9,148 km
5,684 mi / 4,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MSP NDG
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport
IATA Code MSP NDG
ICAO Code KMSP ZYQQ
City Minneapolis Qiqihar
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 842 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 47.240000, 123.920000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Qiqihar (NDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) in Qiqihar, China is 9,148 kilometers (5,684 miles / 4,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:37 in Minneapolis, it's 06:37 in Qiqihar. 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 Qiqihar (NDG) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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