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HFN to DSM: distance & flight time

Hofn (Hornafjörður Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

3,351 mi
5,394 km · 2,912 nm
7h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

3,351 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 2m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-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 HFN from DSM?

The flight distance from Hofn (HFN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3,351 miles (5,394 km, 2,912 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from HFN to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 7h 2m 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 Hofn and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 5 hours behind Hofn.

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

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