MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,380 km
6,450 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
10,380 km
6,450 mi / 5,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
333°
north northwest

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MSP TAO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code MSP TAO
ICAO Code KMSP ZSQD
City Minneapolis Qingdao
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 842 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 36.270000, 120.370000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 10,380 kilometers (6,450 miles / 5,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Minneapolis, it's 08:37 in Qingdao. 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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