# Distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM)

> 13,818 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,818 km / 8,586 mi / 7,461 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 344° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 11° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Thailand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 18:20 in Minneapolis, it's 06:20 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island))
- **Elevation difference**: 778 ft (USM is lower than MSP)

## Airports

### [Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msp-minneapolis-minneapolis-st-paul-internationalwold-chamberlain-airport/1ef266df-2c52-6976-8b74-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Minneapolis, United States
- ICAO: KMSP
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 44.880000, -93.220000
- Elevation: 842 ft

### [Samui Airport (USM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usm-na-thon-ko-samui-island-samui-airport/1ef266df-f5a3-6c12-8349-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand
- ICAO: VTSM
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 9.550000, 100.060000
- Elevation: 64 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:20 in Minneapolis, it's 06:20 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island).
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msp-minneapolis-minneapolis-st-paul-internationalwold-chamberlain-airport/1ef266df-2c52-6976-8b74-06bb2780ed98)
- [Samui Airport (USM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usm-na-thon-ko-samui-island-samui-airport/1ef266df-f5a3-6c12-8349-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)