MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,542 km
5,929 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
9,542 km
5,929 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MSP UBN
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code MSP UBN
ICAO Code KMSP ZMCK
City Minneapolis Ulaanbaatar
Country United States Mongolia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 842 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 47.650000, 106.820000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 9,542 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Mongolia. 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 01:11 in Minneapolis, it's 15:11 in Ulaanbaatar. 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 3,643 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 14° (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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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