MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,905 km
6,155 miles
YKO
Yüksekova
Turkey
Distance
9,905 km
6,155 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
32°
north northeast

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MSP YKO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport
IATA Code MSP YKO
ICAO Code KMSP LTCW
City Minneapolis Yüksekova
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 842 ft 6,096 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 37.550000, 44.240000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Yüksekova (YKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) in Yüksekova, Turkey is 9,905 kilometers (6,155 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Turkey. 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 00:32 in Minneapolis, it's 09:32 in Yüksekova. With a 9-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 5,254 feet between the two airports. Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yüksekova (YKO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 331° (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 Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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