Distance From Morningstar Field to Gagarin International Airport

The distance from Morningstar Field () to Gagarin International Airport (GSV) is 5550 miles or 8932 kilometers or 4820 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 Saratov ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Saratov takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Morningstar Field, Des Moines, United States to Gagarin International Airport, Saratov, Russia is 12 hours 45 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 • - GSV

Kilometers		8932 km
Statute Miles		5550 miles
Nautical Miles		4820 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

Morningstar Field to Gagarin International Airport Flight Route Map - to GSV Flight Path

Location of Morningstar Field & Gagarin International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Des Moines to Saratov nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Saratov, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GSV

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Saratov (Russia) is 10 Hours.
Saratov time is 10 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:53:00 CST
Saratov (Russia)	2025-12-17, 09:53:00 +04

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

Morningstar Field ( / Y76) Des Moines, United States

Destination

Gagarin International Airport (GSV / UWSG) Saratov, Russia