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FKJ to DSM: distance & flight time

Fukui (Fukui Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

6,212 mi
9,997 km · 5,398 nm
12h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

6,212 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 39m 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 FKJ from DSM?

The flight distance from Fukui (FKJ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 6,212 miles (9,997 km, 5,398 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from FKJ to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 39m 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 Fukui and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 14 hours behind Fukui.

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

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