Distance From Morningstar Field to Lungi International Airport

The distance from Morningstar Field () to Lungi International Airport (FNA) is 5332 miles or 8580 kilometers or 4630 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 Freetown (Lungi-Town) ( Sierra Leone )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Freetown (Lungi-Town) takes around 12 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Morningstar Field, Des Moines, United States to Lungi International Airport, Freetown (Lungi-Town), Sierra Leone is 12 hours 15 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 • - FNA

Kilometers		8580 km
Statute Miles		5332 miles
Nautical Miles		4630 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 15 minutes

Morningstar Field to Lungi International Airport Flight Route Map - to FNA Flight Path

Location of Morningstar Field & Lungi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Des Moines to Freetown (Lungi-Town) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Des Moines, United States and Freetown (Lungi-Town), Sierra Leone. .

Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Freetown (Lungi-Town), Sierra Leone.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FNA

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Freetown (Lungi-Town) (Sierra Leone) is 6 Hours.
Freetown (Lungi-Town) time is 6 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2025-12-13, 19:08:08 CST
Freetown (Lungi-Town) (Sierra Leone)	2025-12-14, 01:08:08 GMT

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

Lungi International Airport (FNA / GFLL) Freetown (Lungi-Town), Sierra Leone