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DLU to DSM: distance & flight time

Dali (Dali Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

7,709 mi
12,407 km · 6,699 nm
15h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,709 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 35m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-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 DLU from DSM?

The flight distance from Dali (DLU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 7,709 miles (12,407 km, 6,699 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from DLU to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 35m 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 Dali and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 13 hours behind Dali.

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

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