DLC
Dalian
China
10,064 km
6,253 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,064 km
6,253 mi / 5,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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DLC MSP
Airport Name Zhoushuizi Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code DLC MSP
ICAO Code ZYTL KMSP
City Dalian Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 107 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 38.970000, 121.540000 44.880000, -93.220000

Dalian (DLC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) in Dalian, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,064 kilometers (6,253 miles / 5,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 09:06 in Dalian, it's 19:06 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 Dalian (DLC) follows a heading of 334° (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 Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) 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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