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How to get fromKathmandu to Des Moinesby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane KTM - DSM
    27h 57m
    $540–1,462

  2. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SIF - DSM
    31h 44m
    $1,103–2,923

  3. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane KTM - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 32m
    $618–1,981

  4. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane KTM - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    33h 59m
    $601–1,969

  5. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane KTM - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 58m

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration31h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,663.1 mi
  • Duration: 27h 57m

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

Korean Air, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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