LYA
Luoyang
China
10,793 km
6,706 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,793 km
6,706 mi / 5,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LYA MSP
Airport Name Luoyang Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code LYA MSP
ICAO Code ZHLY KMSP
City Luoyang Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 840 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 34.740000, 112.390000 44.880000, -93.220000

Luoyang (LYA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luoyang Airport (LYA) in Luoyang, China to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,793 kilometers (6,706 miles / 5,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 23:42 in Luoyang, it's 09:42 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 Luoyang (LYA) follows a heading of 339° (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 Luoyang Airport (LYA) 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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