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HSG to DSM: distance & flight time

Saga (Saga Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

6,569 mi
10,572 km · 5,709 nm
13h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

6,569 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 21m 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 HSG from DSM?

The flight distance from Saga (HSG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 6,569 miles (10,572 km, 5,709 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from HSG to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 13h 21m 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 Saga and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 14 hours behind Saga.

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

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