Distance From Terao Emergency Heliport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

The distance from Terao Emergency Heliport () to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 6016 miles or 9682 kilometers or 5225 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 Shirakawa ( Japan ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shirakawa and Minneapolis takes around 13 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Terao Emergency Heliport, Shirakawa, Japan to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 13 hours 49 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		9682 km
Statute Miles		6016 miles
Nautical Miles		5225 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 49 minutes

Terao Emergency Heliport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - to MSP Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSP

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

Location	Local Time
Shirakawa (Japan)	2026-03-20, 15:23:38 JST
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-03-20, 01:23:38 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

Terao Emergency Heliport ( / ) Shirakawa, Japan

Destination

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