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Flights from Seoul to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Chicago, about 14h 52m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 52m
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Seoul to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey14h 52mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Seoul to Des Moines

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

1
SEL Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu17:45 SEL16:12 DFW0h 48m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 52m
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SEL Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon11:15 SEL09:41 ORD2h 34m connection12:15 ORD13:12 DSMKorean Air + SkyWest
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 57m
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SEL Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon11:15 SEL11:25 ATL1h 20m connection12:45 ATL13:39 DSMKorean Air + Delta Air Lines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 24m
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4
SEL New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: Air Premia, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 23m
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5
SEL Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 01m
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SEL Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 32m
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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
14h 52mon current schedules
Time difference
-15hDes Moines vs Seoul
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ICN, GMP → DSM

Flights from Seoul to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Chicago 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 Seoul to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,297 km.
Where do you change planes between Seoul and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Des Moines?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 15 hours behind Seoul.

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