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Flights from Des Moines to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Seoul. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Las Vegas, about 18h 06m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 29m
DSMSELATL

Des Moines to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey17h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Seoul

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

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DSM Chicago (ORD) SEL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Korean Air
Sun15:30 DSM16:51 ORD2h 09m connection19:00 ORD23:36 SELUnited Airlines + Korean Air
18 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 06m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) SEL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air
Fri20:45 DSM21:41 LAS2h 19m connection00:00 LAS04:54 SELAllegiant Air + Korean Air
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 09m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) SEL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Korean Air
Fri19:00 DSM21:49 ATL1h 41m connection23:30 ATL03:39 SELDelta Air Lines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 39m
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4
DSM Dallas (DFW) SEL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 29m
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DSM Boston (BOS) SEL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 32m
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DSM New York (EWR) SEL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 23m
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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
10,297 km6,394 miles
Journey time
17h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+15hSeoul vs Des Moines
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
DSM → ICN, GMP

Flights from Des Moines to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Las Vegas and Atlanta. 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 Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,297 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Las Vegas (LAS), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Seoul?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Seoul?
Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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