MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,672 km
7,874 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
12,672 km
7,874 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
343°
north northwest

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MSP XKH
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code MSP XKH
ICAO Code KMSP VLXK
City Minneapolis Xieng Khouang
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 842 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 19.450000, 103.160000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 12,672 kilometers (7,874 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Laos. 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 10:34 in Minneapolis, it's 23:34 in Xieng Khouang. With a 13-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 2,603 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 13° (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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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