# Distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Xilinhot (XIL)

> 9,728 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,728 km / 6,045 mi / 5,253 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 21:50 in Minneapolis, it's 10:50 in Xilinhot)
- **Elevation difference**: 842 ft (XIL 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

### [Xilinhot Airport (XIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xil-xilinhot-xilinhot-airport/1ef266e0-1e55-6dae-9e02-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xilinhot, China
- ICAO: ZBXH
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 43.920000, 115.960000
- Elevation: 0 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 21:50 in Minneapolis, it's 10:50 in Xilinhot.
With a 13-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)
- [Xilinhot Airport (XIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xil-xilinhot-xilinhot-airport/1ef266e0-1e55-6dae-9e02-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)