MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,262 km
6,998 miles
YIH
Yichang
China
Distance
11,262 km
6,998 mi / 6,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
338°
north northwest

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MSP YIH
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Yichang Airport
IATA Code MSP YIH
ICAO Code KMSP ZHYC
City Minneapolis Yichang
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 842 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 30.560000, 111.480000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Yichang (YIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Yichang Airport (YIH) in Yichang, China is 11,262 kilometers (6,998 miles / 6,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 China. 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 19:41 in Minneapolis, it's 09:41 in Yichang. 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.

The return flight from Yichang (YIH) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 18° (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 Yichang Airport (YIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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