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DSM → LEX

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

Average flight time on the DSM–LEX route is 1h 45m , covering approximately 868 km (539 mi).

Q: What is the distance from DSM to LEX?

The great-circle distance from DSM to LEX is approximately 868 km (539 miles).

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

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

868 km avg 1h 45m 0 airlines

Local time: 22:44 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 80° / 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 25,000 ft, BKN 30,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 30.24 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-03T02:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 030254Z 08004KT 10SM SCT250 BKN300 22/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP237 T02220100 53008 $

TAF KDSM 022327Z 0300/0324 11008KT P6SM SCT250 FM031200 14009KT P6SM FEW250 FM031600 16011G18KT P6SM SCT200

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 27 Departures

flight_land 34 Arrivals

Local time: 23:44 EDT
Timezone: America/New_York
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 979 ft
Coordinates: 38.0351, -84.6067

cloud Weather

Wind: 40° / 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 30.25 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-03T02:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KLEX 030254Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP236 T01720067 51013 $

TAF KLEX 022325Z 0300/0324 04010KT P6SM SKC FM030500 06005KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 19 Departures

flight_land 18 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 1
Avg duration: 1h 45m
Distance: 868 km

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

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Recent flights last 1

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-19	AXO989	ADCD8E	Apr 19, 03:30 UTC	Apr 19, 05:15 UTC	1h 45m	-

DSM → LEX frequently asked

How long is the flight from DSM to LEX?

Average flight time on the DSM–LEX route is 1h 45m, covering approximately 868 km (539 mi).

What is the distance from DSM to LEX?

The great-circle distance from DSM to LEX is approximately 868 km (539 miles).

How many flights per week from DSM to LEX?

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

Can I track DSM–LEX flights live?

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

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