Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 6407 miles or 10311 kilometers or 5564 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Minneapolis takes around 14 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 14 hours 43 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		10311 km
Statute Miles		6407 miles
Nautical Miles		5564 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 43 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - to MSP Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kumamoto, Japan and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSP

Time difference between Kumamoto (Japan) and Minneapolis (United States) is 15 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 15 Hours behind Kumamoto.

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2025-12-17, 15:24:16 JST
Minneapolis (United States)	2025-12-17, 00:24:16 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

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

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