DSM to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 1,847 km (1,148 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to DSM).
How far is it from Des Moines to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 1,847 km (1,148 mi, 997 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 PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly southwest of DSM.
How is the DSM to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written DSM-PHX in IATA codes and KDSM-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Des Moines International Airport is DSM (KDSM), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| DSM | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Des Moines International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDSM | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 958 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #480 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 177 ft (54 m) higher than DSM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DSM to PHX
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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Phoenix?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 1,847 km (1,148 mi, 997 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DSM to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between DSM and PHX takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from DSM?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly southwest of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Which airlines fly DSM to PHX?
2 airlines appear on the DSM-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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