Distance From Kunming Changshui International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, KMG - MSP Distance

The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 7495 miles or 12061 kilometers or 6508 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kunming ( China ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Minneapolis takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 17 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KMG - MSP

Kilometers		12061 km
Statute Miles		7495 miles
Nautical Miles		6508 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

Kunming Changshui International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - KMG to MSP Flight Path

Location of Kunming Changshui International Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Kunming to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kunming, China and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KMG - MSP

Time difference between Kunming (China) and Minneapolis (United States) is 14 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 14 Hours behind Kunming.

Location	Local Time
Kunming (China)	2025-12-06, 00:13:35 CST
Minneapolis (United States)	2025-12-05, 10:13:35 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG / ZPPP) Kunming, China

Destination

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States