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WAF to DSM: distance & flight time

Wana (Wana Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

7,225 mi
11,627 km · 6,278 nm
14h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,225 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 38m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-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 WAF from DSM?

The flight distance from Wana (WAF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 7,225 miles (11,627 km, 6,278 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from WAF to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 14h 38m 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 Wana and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 10 hours behind Wana.

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

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