DFW to DSM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 1,006 km (625 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (DSM to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 1,006 km (625 mi, 543 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 DFW to DSM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DSM is roughly north of DFW.
How is the DFW to DSM route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-DSM in IATA codes and KDFW-KDSM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Des Moines International Airport is DSM (KDSM).
| DFW | DSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Des Moines International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KDSM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 958 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #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 351 ft (107 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to DSM
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Dallas-Fort Worth from Des Moines?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are 1,006 km (625 mi, 543 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to DSM?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and DSM takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DSM from DFW?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly north of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to DSM?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-DSM route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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