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CLD → DSM

Q: How long is the flight from CLD to DSM?

Average flight time on the CLD–DSM route is 2h 45m , covering approximately 2,277 km (1,414 mi).

Q: What is the distance from CLD to DSM?

The great-circle distance from CLD to DSM is approximately 2,277 km (1,414 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from CLD to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (1 total flight recorded).

2,277 km avg 2h 45m 0 airlines

Local time: 17:25 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 331 ft
Coordinates: 33.1283, -117.2800

cloud Weather

Wind: 280° / 8G15 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-19T23:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KCRQ 192353Z AUTO 28008G15KT 240V340 10SM CLR 20/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02000139 10211 20194 58007

TAF KCRQ 200000Z 2000/2024 27008KT P6SM SCT018 TEMPO 2000/2004 BKN015 FM200400 VRB04KT P6SM OVC015 FM201700 25009KT P6SM FEW015

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 15 Departures

flight_land 8 Arrivals

Local time: 19:25 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 320° / 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 6,000 ft, BKN 8,000 ft, OVC 10,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Wx: -RA

Obs: 2026-06-19T23:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 192354Z 32006KT 10SM -RA SCT060 BKN080 OVC100 19/11 A3004 RMK AO2 RAB13 SLP172 P0000 60000 T01940106 10267 20194 51010

TAF KDSM 192332Z 2000/2024 36009KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 OVC200 PROB30 2000/2001 6SM -RA FM200200 31005KT P6SM BKN080 FM200600 29003KT P6SM BKN220

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 24 Departures

flight_land 20 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 1
Avg duration: 2h 45m
Distance: 2,277 km

Live traffic

CLD → DSM. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

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Recent flights last 1

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-06-07	XSR751	AA1DD1	Jun 7, 15:00 UTC	Jun 7, 17:45 UTC	2h 45m	-

CLD → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from CLD to DSM?

Average flight time on the CLD–DSM route is 2h 45m, covering approximately 2,277 km (1,414 mi).

What is the distance from CLD to DSM?

The great-circle distance from CLD to DSM is approximately 2,277 km (1,414 miles).

How many flights per week from CLD to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (1 total flight recorded).

Can I track CLD–DSM flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

CLD → DSM

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