AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
8,736 km
5,429 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
8,736 km
5,429 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
37°
northeast

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AKJ MSP
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AKJ MSP
ICAO Code RJEC KMSP
City Asahikawa Minneapolis
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 721 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 44.880000, -93.220000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 8,736 kilometers (5,429 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 06:29 in Asahikawa, it's 15:29 in Minneapolis. With a 15-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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 322° (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 Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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