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IAD → DSM

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

Average flight time on the IAD–DSM route is 2h 17m , covering approximately 1,404 km (872 mi).

Q: What is the distance from IAD to DSM?

The great-circle distance from IAD to DSM is approximately 1,404 km (872 miles).

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

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (9 total flights recorded).

1,404 km avg 2h 17m 0 airlines

Local time: 21:17 EDT
Timezone: America/New_York
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 312 ft
Coordinates: 38.9445, -77.4558

cloud Weather

Wind: 80° / 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 6,000 ft, SCT 8,500 ft, SCT 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 29.88 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-07T00:52:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KIAD 070052Z 08003KT 10SM FEW060 SCT085 SCT250 26/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02560167 $

TAF KIAD 062323Z 0700/0806 32008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200 FM070200 30005KT P6SM BKN100 FM070800 26003KT P6SM SCT080 FM071300 31008G17KT P6SM FEW040 FM080100 35005KT P6SM FEW160

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 135 Departures

flight_land 140 Arrivals

Local time: 20:17 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 200° / 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 4,600 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-07T00:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 070054Z 20010KT 10SM FEW046 BKN250 28/22 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP091 T02780217 $

TAF KDSM 062343Z 0700/0724 19007KT P6SM FEW060 BKN250 FM070100 19005KT P6SM BKN240 PROB30 0701/0704 6SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM071300 16007KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 0714/0720 P6SM -SHRA BKN050

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 36 Departures

flight_land 35 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 9
Avg duration: 2h 17m
Distance: 1,404 km

Live traffic

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

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Recent flights last 9

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-29	N894AE	AC5435	May 29, 20:20 UTC	May 29, 22:20 UTC	2h 0m	-
2026-05-28	N59KG	A79BF6	May 28, 12:55 UTC	May 28, 15:10 UTC	2h 15m	-
2026-05-26	N603DW	A7D2C4	May 26, 18:30 UTC	May 26, 21:00 UTC	2h 30m	-
2026-05-24	N705BB	A9673C	May 24, 15:25 UTC	May 24, 17:30 UTC	2h 5m	-
2026-05-21	N325ML	A38201	May 21, 19:15 UTC	May 21, 21:45 UTC	2h 30m	-
2026-05-07	N894AE	AC5435	May 7, 19:45 UTC	May 7, 22:00 UTC	2h 15m	-
2026-04-25	N305KC	A332C9	Apr 25, 15:00 UTC	Apr 25, 17:20 UTC	2h 20m	-
2026-04-23	N707CZ	A96ED9	Apr 23, 13:05 UTC	Apr 23, 15:20 UTC	2h 15m	-
2026-04-22	N30GX	A31DA5	Apr 22, 18:00 UTC	Apr 22, 20:20 UTC	2h 20m	-

IAD → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from IAD to DSM?

Average flight time on the IAD–DSM route is 2h 17m, covering approximately 1,404 km (872 mi).

What is the distance from IAD to DSM?

The great-circle distance from IAD to DSM is approximately 1,404 km (872 miles).

How many flights per week from IAD to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (9 total flights recorded).

Can I track IAD–DSM flights live?

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

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