ERL
Erenhot
China
9,882 km
6,140 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,882 km
6,140 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ERL MSP
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code ERL MSP
ICAO Code ZBER KMSP
City Erenhot Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 3,301 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 44.880000, -93.220000

Erenhot (ERL) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,882 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:56 in Erenhot, it's 20:56 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 342° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) 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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