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DSM → PHL

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

Average flight time on the DSM–PHL route is 2h 4m , covering approximately 1,560 km (969 mi).

Q: What is the distance from DSM to PHL?

The great-circle distance from DSM to PHL is approximately 1,560 km (969 miles).

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

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (3 total flights recorded).

1,560 km avg 2h 4m 0 airlines

Local time: 14:29 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: VRB / 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 4,500 ft, SCT 10,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 30.10 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-22T18:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 221854Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT045 SCT100 BKN250 23/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02280122

TAF KDSM 221720Z 2218/2318 05005KT P6SM SCT035 BKN045 FM230300 13003KT P6SM SCT040

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 26 Departures

flight_land 25 Arrivals

Local time: 15:29 EDT
Timezone: America/New_York
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 36 ft
Coordinates: 39.8719, -75.2411

cloud Weather

Wind: 190° / 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 6,500 ft, SCT 8,500 ft, OVC 13,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-22T18:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KPHL 221854Z 19003KT 10SM FEW065 SCT085 OVC130 28/22 A2987 RMK AO2 RAE16 TSE36 SLP113 P0008 T02830217 $

TAF KPHL 221746Z 2218/2324 19013G23KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT030CB BKN080 TEMPO 2218/2220 3SM TSRA FM222100 19009G16KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT030CB OVC060 TEMPO 2221/2301 VRB15G35KT 1SM +TSRA BKN023CB FM230200 18007KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN010 FM230800 21005KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN007 FM231400 33008KT 6SM BR VCSH BKN010

warning FAA Advisories

Ground Delay: thunderstorms (avg 1 hour and 34 minutes)

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 158 Departures

flight_land 225 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 3
Avg duration: 2h 4m
Distance: 1,560 km

Live traffic

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

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Recent flights last 3

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-06-22	RPA4463	A4E8EF	Jun 22, 11:14 UTC	Jun 22, 13:20 UTC	2h 6m	+19m
2026-06-21	RPA4463	A026E1	Jun 21, 11:15 UTC	Jun 21, 13:21 UTC	2h 6m	+13m
2026-06-16	RPA4463	A075DF	Jun 16, 11:19 UTC	Jun 16, 13:20 UTC	2h 1m	+19m

DSM → PHL frequently asked

How long is the flight from DSM to PHL?

Average flight time on the DSM–PHL route is 2h 4m, covering approximately 1,560 km (969 mi).

What is the distance from DSM to PHL?

The great-circle distance from DSM to PHL is approximately 1,560 km (969 miles).

How many flights per week from DSM to PHL?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (3 total flights recorded).

Can I track DSM–PHL flights live?

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

DSM → PHL

Des Moines International Airport

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Philadelphia International Airport

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