MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,101 km
6,898 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
11,101 km
6,898 mi / 5,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
331°
north northwest

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MSP YIW
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code MSP YIW
ICAO Code KMSP ZSYW
City Minneapolis Yiwu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 842 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 29.340000, 120.030000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 11,101 kilometers (6,898 miles / 5,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 17:51 in Minneapolis, it's 07:51 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 23° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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