Seoul to Minneapolis flights
Minneapolis lies 9,989 km (6,207 mi) north-east of Seoul, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Seoul | Minneapolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | United States |
| Population | 10.3 million | 410,939 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | MSP, 12 km out |
Clocks in Minneapolis are 14 h behind Seoul right now, so a 13 h 33 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Minneapolis
Crossing from South Korea into United States: money changes from the Won to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Seoul
Seoul is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 48 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 88 km).
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | MSP | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,006 ft | 841 ft |
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport (regional) | STC | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,500 ft | 1,031 ft |
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Staying in Minneapolis
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis. Of the 154 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 5 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 35,538 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Minneapolis from Seoul?
9,989 km (6,207 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Minneapolis by air?
About 13 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seoul and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Minneapolis flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP); Minneapolis also has STC.
What currency do I need in Minneapolis?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Minneapolis?
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.