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LAX → DSM

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

Average flight time on the LAX–DSM route is 2h 49m , covering approximately 2,324 km (1,443 mi).

Q: What is the distance from LAX to DSM?

The great-circle distance from LAX to DSM is approximately 2,324 km (1,443 miles).

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

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

2,324 km avg 2h 49m 0 airlines

Local time: 22:00 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 125 ft
Coordinates: 33.9425, -118.4080

cloud Weather

Wind: 260° / 11 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: BKN 900 ft
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-25T04:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KLAX 250453Z 26011KT 10SM BKN009 17/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01670144 $

TAF KLAX 250417Z 2504/2606 25008KT P6SM OVC008 FM250800 VRB03KT P6SM OVC008 FM251200 VRB03KT 4SM BR OVC008 FM251600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC012 FM251900 26012KT P6SM BKN015 FM252300 26012KT P6SM SCT015 FM260200 26010KT P6SM OVC012

warning FAA Advisories

Closed: !LAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION 310-258-9884 OR SIGNATURE AVIATION 310-410-9605 2605271826-2705281600 (May 27 at 18:26 UTC. – May 28 at 16:00 UTC.)

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 394 Departures

flight_land 240 Arrivals

Local time: 00:00 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 270° / 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 11,000 ft, SCT 18,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-25T04:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 250454Z 27003KT 10SM FEW110 SCT180 21/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02060128

TAF KDSM 242331Z 2500/2524 29011KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250 FM250100 31006KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 13 Departures

flight_land 14 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 3
Avg duration: 2h 49m
Distance: 2,324 km

Live traffic

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

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Recent flights last 3

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-06-24	SKW4971	A64E2A	Jun 24, 19:41 UTC	Jun 24, 22:30 UTC	2h 49m	+2m
2026-06-21	SKW4971	A68E4C	Jun 21, 19:44 UTC	Jun 21, 22:21 UTC	2h 37m	-4m
2026-06-17	SKW4971	A66316	Jun 17, 19:45 UTC	Jun 17, 22:45 UTC	3h 0m	-

LAX → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from LAX to DSM?

Average flight time on the LAX–DSM route is 2h 49m, covering approximately 2,324 km (1,443 mi).

What is the distance from LAX to DSM?

The great-circle distance from LAX to DSM is approximately 2,324 km (1,443 miles).

How many flights per week from LAX to DSM?

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

Can I track LAX–DSM flights live?

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

LAX → DSM

Los Angeles International Airport

cloud Weather

warning FAA Advisories

flight Live Traffic

Des Moines International Airport

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Live traffic

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