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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
    28h 19m
    $558–1,818

  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
    33h 51m
    $1,005–3,326

  3. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane KTM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    37h 47m
    $614–1,858

  4. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane KTM - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 34m
    $664–1,999

  5. 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
    34h 37m
    $566–1,902

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration30h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,663.1 mi
  • Duration: 28h 19m

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

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

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