DSM to LAS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 1,953 km (1,213 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAS to DSM).
How far is it from Des Moines to Las Vegas?
The great-circle distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 1,953 km (1,213 mi, 1,054 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 DSM to LAS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAS is roughly west of DSM.
How is the DSM to LAS route written in code?
The pair is written DSM-LAS in IATA codes and KDSM-KLAS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Des Moines International Airport is DSM (KDSM), Harry Reid International Airport is LAS (KLAS).
| DSM | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Des Moines International Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDSM | KLAS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 958 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Rank by connections | #480 | #47 |
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.
LAS sits 1,223 ft (373 m) higher than DSM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DSM to LAS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 | Allegiant Air | AAY | Allegiant | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | 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 Des Moines from Las Vegas?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are 1,953 km (1,213 mi, 1,054 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DSM to LAS?
A typical nonstop flight between DSM and LAS takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAS from DSM?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) lies roughly west of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Which airlines fly DSM to LAS?
2 airlines appear on the DSM-LAS route in the open dataset, including Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines.
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