BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
13,655 km
8,485 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,655 km
8,485 mi / 7,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
24°
north northeast

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BKI MSP
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BKI MSP
ICAO Code WBKK KMSP
City Kota Kinabalu Minneapolis
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Chicago
Elevation 10 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,655 kilometers (8,485 miles / 7,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Malaysia 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 19:06 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 05:06 in Minneapolis. With a 14-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 Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 325° (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 Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) 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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