How long is the flight from Des Moines to Kampala?

Departing from Des Moines to Kampala will take you 26h 40m. Des Moines and Kampala are separated by a distance of 8019 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kampala ranges from 2.8 - 10.2 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kampala when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kampala, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 68.0 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to K4M?

When flying from Des Moines to Kampala, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Kampala?

Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kampala from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kampala should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Kampala from 2 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Kampala that include hotel bookings?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Kampala?

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Thu 4/2311:30 amDSM - EBB

3 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/2711:25 pmEBB - DSM

2 stops30h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/2

$1,414

Thu 4/233:15 pmDSM - EBB

2 stops39h 10mEmirates

Mon 4/277:25 pmEBB - DSM

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$1,639

Thu 4/232:38 pmDSM - EBB

2 stops40h 52mQatar Airways

Sun 4/261:35 amEBB - DSM

2 stops29h 51mQatar Airways

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$1,664

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DSM - EBB

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Thu 4/23

11:30 am-10:10 pm

3 stops26h 40m

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Mon 4/27

11:25 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops30h 11m

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DSM - EBB

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Thu 4/23

3:15 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops39h 10m

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Mon 4/27

7:25 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops34h 11m

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DSM - EBB

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Thu 4/23

2:38 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops40h 52m

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1:35 am-11:26 pm

2 stops29h 51m

$1,664

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Qatar Airways

7.4

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3,660 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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7.4

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3,660 reviews

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6.0

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Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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8,998 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

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3,660 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Kampala?
Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kampala from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kampala should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Kampala from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Kampala?
Departing from Des Moines to Kampala will take you 26h 40m. Des Moines and Kampala are separated by a distance of 8019 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Kampala that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Kampala flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Kampala?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Kampala.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Kampala?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kampala by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,369	Average$2,087	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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