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WXN to DSM: distance & flight time
Wanxian (Wanxian Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)
7,244 mi
11,658 km · 6,295 nm
14h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,244 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 40m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WXN — Wanxian Airport · Wanxian, China
- DSM — Des Moines International Airport · Des Moines, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near WXN
- DAX · Dachuan Airport64 mi away
- ENH · Enshi Airport71 mi away
- JIQ · Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport92 mi away
- HPG · Shennongjia Hongping Airport126 mi away
Near DSM
- OTM · Ottumwa Regional Airport70 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport75 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport96 mi away
- CID · The Eastern Iowa Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WXN from DSM?
The flight distance from Wanxian (WXN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 7,244 miles (11,658 km, 6,295 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WXN to DSM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 40m 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 Wanxian and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 13 hours behind Wanxian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WXN to DSM?
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