Distance From Morningstar Field to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

The distance from Morningstar Field () to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is 8814 miles or 14185 kilometers or 7654 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 Harare ( Zimbabwe )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Harare takes around 20 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Morningstar Field, Des Moines, United States to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe is 20 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 • - HRE

Kilometers		14185 km
Statute Miles		8814 miles
Nautical Miles		7654 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 15 minutes

Morningstar Field to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Des Moines, United States and Harare, Zimbabwe. .

Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Harare, Zimbabwe.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRE

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Harare (Zimbabwe) is 7 Hours.
Harare time is 7 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2026-05-04, 14:14:39 CDT
Harare (Zimbabwe)	2026-05-04, 21:14:39 CAT

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

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE / FVRG) Harare, Zimbabwe