CGD
Changde
China
11,431 km
7,103 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,431 km
7,103 mi / 6,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CGD MSP
Airport Name Changde Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code CGD MSP
ICAO Code ZGCD KMSP
City Changde Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 128 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 28.920000, 111.640000 44.880000, -93.220000

Changde (CGD) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changde Airport (CGD) in Changde, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,431 kilometers (7,103 miles / 6,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 China 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 17:37 in Changde, it's 03:37 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 Changde (CGD) follows a heading of 338° (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 Changde Airport (CGD) 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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