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XIC to DSM: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)
7,528 mi
12,114 km · 6,541 nm
15h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,528 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 14m 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
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, 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 XIC
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport92 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport103 mi away
- ZAT · Zhaotong Airport107 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport149 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 XIC from DSM?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 7,528 miles (12,114 km, 6,541 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to DSM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from XIC to DSM?
Nonstop service on XIC–DSM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 13 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to DSM?
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Why are some XIC to DSM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XIC–DSM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.