MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,522 km
5,917 miles
ULN
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Distance
9,522 km
5,917 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MSP ULN
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
IATA Code MSP ULN
ICAO Code KMSP ZMUB
City Minneapolis Ulan Bator
Country United States Mongolia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 842 ft 4,364 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 47.840000, 106.770000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Ulan Bator (ULN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is 9,522 kilometers (5,917 miles / 5,142 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 05:33 in Minneapolis, it's 19:33 in Ulan Bator. 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 3,522 feet between the two airports. Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Ulan Bator (ULN) 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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