Minneapolis to Singapore
18h 33m The flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 14,600 km (9,072 miles) and takes approximately 18h 33m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 337°, passing near 62.2° N, 137.0° 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 | 26h 33m | 26h 58m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 43m | 19h 08m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 13m | 16h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 11m | 17h 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 | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Minneapolis | Singapore |
| Country | United States | Singapore |
| ICAO | KMSP | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 44.8801, -93.2217 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 18h 33m. The great-circle distance is 14,600 km (9,072 miles, 7,883 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 337°.
How far is Minneapolis from Singapore?
14,600 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,072 miles or 7,883 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 SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,600 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 33m 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.