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DSM → SJC

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

Average flight time on the DSM–SJC route is 3h 40m , covering approximately 2,458 km (1,526 mi).

Q: What is the distance from DSM to SJC?

The great-circle distance from DSM to SJC is approximately 2,458 km (1,526 miles).

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

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

2,458 km avg 3h 40m 0 airlines

Local time: 04:24 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 260° / 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: OVC 20,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.89 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-26T08:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 260854Z 26003KT 10SM OVC200 26/24 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02610244 55015

TAF KDSM 260529Z 2606/2706 30005KT P6SM OVC250 FM260800 VRB04KT P6SM BKN190 FM261600 23007KT P6SM SCT210 FM262200 25010KT P6SM SCT240

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 5 Departures

flight_land 3 Arrivals

Local time: 02:24 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 62 ft
Coordinates: 37.3625, -121.9292

cloud Weather

Wind: 310° / 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 30.01 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-26T08:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KSJC 260853Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01610133 56003

TAF KSJC 260520Z 2606/2706 35005KT P6SM SKC FM261200 36003KT P6SM SCT010 FM261600 33008KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 24 Departures

flight_land 22 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 1
Avg duration: 3h 40m
Distance: 2,458 km

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

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Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-07-01	N59KG	A79BF6	Jul 1, 18:00 UTC	Jul 1, 21:40 UTC	3h 40m	-

DSM → SJC frequently asked

How long is the flight from DSM to SJC?

Average flight time on the DSM–SJC route is 3h 40m, covering approximately 2,458 km (1,526 mi).

What is the distance from DSM to SJC?

The great-circle distance from DSM to SJC is approximately 2,458 km (1,526 miles).

How many flights per week from DSM to SJC?

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

Can I track DSM–SJC flights live?

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

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