MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,772 km
6,693 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,772 km
6,693 mi / 5,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP TQN
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code MSP TQN
ICAO Code KMSP OATQ
City Minneapolis Taloqan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 842 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 36.770000, 69.530000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 10,772 kilometers (6,693 miles / 5,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 14:13 in Minneapolis, it's 00:43 in Taloqan. With a 10.5-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 1,764 feet between the two airports. Talolqan Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Taloqan (TQN) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 348° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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