CLT to DSM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 1,310 km (814 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DSM to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Des Moines?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 1,310 km (814 mi, 707 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to DSM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DSM is roughly northwest of CLT.
How is the CLT to DSM route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-DSM in IATA codes and KCLT-KDSM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Des Moines International Airport is DSM (KDSM).
| CLT | DSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Des Moines International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KDSM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 958 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #480 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DSM sits 210 ft (64 m) higher than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to DSM
No carrier is listed as operating this pair in the open route dataset. It appears only as a codeshare, sold by AA, USon another airline's aircraft.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from Des Moines?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are 1,310 km (814 mi, 707 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to DSM?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and DSM takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DSM from CLT?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly northwest of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
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