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AKV to DSM: distance & flight time

Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

1,484 mi
2,388 km · 1,289 nm
3h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details

1,484 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 42m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is AKV from DSM?

The flight distance from Akulivik (AKV) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1,484 miles (2,388 km, 1,289 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from AKV to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Akulivik and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Akulivik.

What is the cheapest way to fly from AKV to DSM?

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