Distance From Des Moines International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport, DSM - HET Distance

The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) is 6525 miles or 10501 kilometers or 5667 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Des Moines ( United States ) to Hohhot ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Hohhot takes around 15 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, United States to Hohhot Baita International Airport, Hohhot, China is 15 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DSM - HET

Kilometers		10501 km
Statute Miles		6525 miles
Nautical Miles		5667 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 0 minutes

Des Moines International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport Flight Route Map - DSM to HET Flight Path

Location of Des Moines International Airport & Hohhot Baita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Des Moines to Hohhot nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Hohhot, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DSM - HET

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Hohhot (China) is 13 Hours.
Hohhot time is 13 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2026-03-20, 14:14:04 CDT
Hohhot (China)	2026-03-21, 03:14:04 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Des Moines International Airport (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines, United States

Destination

Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET / ZBHH) Hohhot, China