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AXT to DSM: distance & flight time

Akita (Akita Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

5,890 mi
9,479 km · 5,118 nm
12h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,890 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 1m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-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 AXT from DSM?

The flight distance from Akita (AXT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 5,890 miles (9,479 km, 5,118 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from AXT to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 1m 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 Akita and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 14 hours behind Akita.

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

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