The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 10,404 kilometers (6,465 miles / 5,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 13:41 in Minneapolis, it's 00:41 in Samarkand. With a 11-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 1,382 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 346° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.