Connecting route · United States → Qatar

Flights from Des Moines to Doha

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Doha. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 16h 27m door to door (48 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 27m

Des Moines to Doha at a glance

Fastest journey16h 27mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Doha

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

DSM Chicago (ORD) DOH

Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD2h 09m connection19:45 ORD16:42 DOHUnited Airlines + Qatar Airways

30 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 16h 27m

DSM Dallas (DFW) DOH

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

Sun19:45 DSM21:32 DFW2h 13m connection23:45 DFW21:57 DOHAmerican Airlines + Qatar Airways

10 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 18h 12m

DSM Philadelphia (PHL) DOH

Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

Thu14:00 DSM17:16 PHL4h 29m connection21:45 PHL16:49 DOHAllegiant Air + Qatar Airways

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 49m

DSM Atlanta (ATL) DOH

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

Mon16:00 DSM18:49 ATL4h 41m connection23:30 ATL19:41 DOHDelta Air Lines + Qatar Airways

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 41m

DSM Boston (BOS) DOH

Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

Mon07:15 DSM10:51 BOS11h 39m connection22:30 BOS17:18 DOHAllegiant Air + Qatar Airways

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 26h 03m

DSM Houston (IAH) DOH

Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

Sun06:00 DSM08:03 IAH10h 57m connection19:00 IAH17:15 DOHUnited Airlines + Qatar Airways

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 27h 15m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 11,759 km7,302 miles
Journey time: 16h 27mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hDoha vs Des Moines
Currency in Doha: QAR
Airports: DSM → DOH

Flights from Des Moines to Doha: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Doha?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Dallas and Philadelphia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Doha?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,759 km.

Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Doha?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Philadelphia (PHL) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Des Moines and Doha?

Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Doha: Hamad International Airport (DOH).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Doha?

Doha is 9 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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