AOJ
Aomori
Japan
9,086 km
5,646 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,086 km
5,646 mi / 4,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AOJ MSP
Airport Name Aomori Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AOJ MSP
ICAO Code RJSA KMSP
City Aomori Minneapolis
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 664 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 40.730000, 140.690000 44.880000, -93.220000

Aomori (AOJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aomori Airport (AOJ) in Aomori, Japan to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 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 18:07 in Aomori, it's 03:07 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 Aomori (AOJ) 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 Aomori Airport (AOJ) 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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