KWL
Guilin City
China
11,871 km
7,376 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,871 km
7,376 mi / 6,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

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KWL MSP
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KWL MSP
ICAO Code ZGKL KMSP
City Guilin City Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 570 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 44.880000, -93.220000

Guilin City (KWL) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,871 kilometers (7,376 miles / 6,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 03:29 in Guilin City, it's 13:29 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 Guilin City (KWL) 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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) 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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