Minneapolis to Hong Kong
15h 24m The flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 12,052 km (7,489 miles) and takes approximately 15h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 334°, passing near 68.1° N, 161.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 55m | 22h 20m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 27m | 15h 52m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 23m | 13h 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 11m | 14h 36m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MSP | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Minneapolis | Hong Kong |
| Country | United States | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | KMSP | VHHH |
| Coordinates | 44.8801, -93.2217 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 15h 24m. The great-circle distance is 12,052 km (7,489 miles, 6,508 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 334°.
How far is Minneapolis from Hong Kong?
12,052 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,489 miles or 6,508 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MSP and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,052 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 24m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Minneapolis
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.