Distance From Des Moines International Airport to Tenerife Sur Airport, DSM - TFS Distance

The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) is 4329 miles or 6967 kilometers or 3760 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 Tenerife ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Tenerife takes around 9 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, United States to Tenerife Sur Airport, Tenerife, Spain is 9 hours 57 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 - TFS

Kilometers		6967 km
Statute Miles		4329 miles
Nautical Miles		3760 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 57 minutes

Des Moines International Airport to Tenerife Sur Airport Flight Route Map - DSM to TFS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Tenerife, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DSM - TFS

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Tenerife (Spain) is 6 Hours.
Tenerife time is 6 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2026-05-04, 14:32:41 CDT
Tenerife (Spain)	2026-05-04, 20:32:41 WEST

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

Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS / GCTS) Tenerife, Spain