IQM
Qiemo
China
10,782 km
6,699 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,782 km
6,699 mi / 5,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

IQM MSP
Airport Name Qiemo Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code IQM MSP
ICAO Code ZWCM KMSP
City Qiemo Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 4,108 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 85.530000 44.880000, -93.220000

Qiemo (IQM) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,782 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 06:37 in Qiemo, it's 16:37 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,266 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Qiemo Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Qiemo (IQM) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Qiemo Airport (IQM) 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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