DAT
Datong
China
10,201 km
6,339 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,201 km
6,339 mi / 5,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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DAT MSP
Airport Name Datong Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code DAT MSP
ICAO Code ZBDT KMSP
City Datong Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 3,442 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 44.880000, -93.220000

Datong (DAT) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,201 kilometers (6,339 miles / 5,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 18:54 in Datong, it's 04:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,600 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Datong Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 340° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) 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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