What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu is to bus and fly which costs $490 - $1,400 and takes 38h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 28h 18m and costs $550 - $2,100.

How far is it from Des Moines to Kathmandu?

The distance between Des Moines and Kathmandu is 12335 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 28h 18m to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 11h 45m ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:02 PM in Des Moines and 12:47 AM in Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Des Moines to Kathmandu - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Des Moines to Tribhuvan International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane DSM - KTM
28h 18m
$569–2,023
Bus to Mason City, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane MCW - KTM
38h 24m
$498–1,352
Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane ALO - KTM
32h 42m
$590–2,054
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane FOD - KTM
33h 47m
$565–2,022
Fly Des Moines to Simara Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane DSM - SIF
2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kathmandutaxi
31h 4m
$1,304–4,533

Des Moines (DSM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

15Weekly Planes

30h 29mAverage Duration

$569Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,335.2 km
Duration: 28h 18m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Kathmandu, Nepal?

United Airlines, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) twice daily.

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Kathmandu by plane, bus, car, or taxi

Fly Des Moines to Tribhuvan International Airport

Bus to Mason City, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

Fly Des Moines to Simara Airport, taxi