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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Moscow is to bus and fly which costs RUB 50000 - RUB 100000 and takes 27h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Moscow is to fly which takes 20h 55m and costs RUB 60000 - RUB 220000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Moscow?

The distance between Des Moines and Moscow is 8309 km.

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

It takes approximately 20h 55m to get from Des Moines to Moscow, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Moscow?

Moscow is 9h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 3:58 PM in Des Moines and 12:58 AM in Moscow.

Des Moines to Moscow - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Moscow by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane DSM - VKO
20h 55m
₽61,505–211,948
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane FOD - VKO
27h 12m
₽38,432–122,210
Fly Des Moines to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane DSM - SVO
29h 36m
₽101,780–272,128
Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane ALO - VKO
28h 27m
₽39,968–124,837
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane ORD - VKO
27h 4m
₽54,544–98,419
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane MSP - SVO
24h 29m
₽72,160–158,400

Des Moines (DSM) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

17Weekly Planes

25h 22mAverage Duration

₽63,937Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,309.1 km
Duration: 20h 55m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Moscow, Russia?

United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) twice daily.

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How to get fromDes Moines to Moscowby plane, car or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Moscow by plane, car, or bus

Fly Des Moines to Moscow Vnukovo

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo

Fly Des Moines to Sheremetyevo International Airport

Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo

Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo

Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport