Distance From Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

The distance from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport () to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 6389 miles or 10282 kilometers or 5549 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 Saga ( Japan ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saga and Minneapolis takes around 14 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport, Saga, Japan to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 14 hours 41 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 • - MSP

Kilometers		10282 km
Statute Miles		6389 miles
Nautical Miles		5549 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 41 minutes

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - to MSP Flight Path

Location of Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Saga, Japan and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSP

Time difference between Saga (Japan) and Minneapolis (United States) is 14 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 14 Hours behind Saga.

Location	Local Time
Saga (Japan)	2026-05-05, 08:34:19 JST
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-05-04, 18:34:19 CDT

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

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport ( / ) Saga, Japan

Destination

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