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Fly + ferry · United States → Japan

Des Moines to Kyushu: fly + ferry

Kyushu has no airport. Fly from Des Moines to Osaka (ITM), connecting in Chicago, then it's 18 km to Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal and a About 11h – 12h (overnight) ferry (MOL Sunflower) — about 36h 33m door to door.

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How to get from Des Moines to Kyushu

Kyushu has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Osaka (ITM) ~36h 33m door to door
  1. Fly Des Moines → Osaka1 stop via Chicago · 24h 16m
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  2. Transfer to Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal18 km · about 0h 47m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Osaka → Beppu (Kyushu)About 11h – 12h (overnight) · MOL SunflowerNightly departures in each direction
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2Via Osaka (UKB) ~36h 33m door to door
  1. Fly Des Moines → Osaka1 stop via Chicago · 24h 16m
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  2. Transfer to Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal18 km · about 0h 47m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Osaka → Beppu (Kyushu)About 11h – 12h (overnight) · MOL SunflowerNightly departures in each direction
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
10,496 km6,518 miles
Journey time
36h 33mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+15hKyushu vs Des Moines
Currency in Kyushu
JPY
Airports
DSM → ITM, UKB + ferry

Flights from Des Moines to Kyushu: questions answered

How do you get from Des Moines to Kyushu?
Kyushu has no airport. Fly from Des Moines to Osaka (ITM), connecting in Chicago, then it's 18 km to Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal and a About 11h – 12h (overnight) ferry (MOL Sunflower) — about 36h 33m door to door.
Is there an airport on Kyushu?
No. The nearest airports are Osaka (ITM) and Osaka (UKB), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Kyushu?
Osaka to Beppu (Kyushu) takes About 11h – 12h (overnight), nightly departures in each direction. Operators: MOL Sunflower.
How far is Osaka airport from the ferry?
About 18 km to Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal, roughly 0h 47m by taxi or transfer.

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