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MWQ to DSM: distance & flight time

Magwe (Magway Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

8,138 mi
13,097 km · 7,072 nm
16h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,138 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 25m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.5-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 MWQ from DSM?

The flight distance from Magwe (MWQ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 8,138 miles (13,097 km, 7,072 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MWQ to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 25m 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 Magwe and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 11.5 hours behind Magwe.

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

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