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HWD → DSM

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

Average flight time on the HWD–DSM route is 3h 55m , covering approximately 2,465 km (1,531 mi).

Q: What is the distance from HWD to DSM?

The great-circle distance from HWD to DSM is approximately 2,465 km (1,531 miles).

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

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (2 total flights recorded).

2,465 km avg 3h 55m 0 airlines

Local time: 00:13 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Small Airport
Elevation: 52 ft
Coordinates: 37.6592, -122.1220

cloud Weather

Wind: 330° / 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-15T06:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR

METAR KHWD 150654Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01500128

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 2 Departures

flight_land 0 Arrivals

Local time: 02:13 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 280° / 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 18,000 ft, SCT 20,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 30.06 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-15T06:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 150654Z 28004KT 10SM FEW180 SCT200 14/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01440083

TAF KDSM 150520Z 1506/1606 29004KT P6SM FEW250 FM160100 22005KT P6SM FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 7 Departures

flight_land 15 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 2
Avg duration: 3h 55m
Distance: 2,465 km

Live traffic

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

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Recent flights last 2

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-19	N232BW	A2101C	May 19, 15:05 UTC	May 19, 18:40 UTC	3h 35m	-
2026-05-14	N621LA	A81AEF	May 14, 01:40 UTC	May 14, 05:55 UTC	4h 15m	-

HWD → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from HWD to DSM?

Average flight time on the HWD–DSM route is 3h 55m, covering approximately 2,465 km (1,531 mi).

What is the distance from HWD to DSM?

The great-circle distance from HWD to DSM is approximately 2,465 km (1,531 miles).

How many flights per week from HWD to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (2 total flights recorded).

Can I track HWD–DSM flights live?

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

HWD → DSM

Hayward Executive Airport

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Des Moines International Airport

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