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LNK → DSM

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

Average flight time on the LNK–DSM route is 47m , covering approximately 270 km (168 mi).

Q: What is the distance from LNK to DSM?

The great-circle distance from LNK to DSM is approximately 270 km (168 miles).

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

We've observed ~2 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (3 total flights recorded).

270 km avg 47m 0 airlines

Local time: 18:26 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 1,219 ft
Coordinates: 40.8449, -96.7618

cloud Weather

Wind: 150° / 11 kt
Visibility: 9 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.85 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-21T22:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KLNK 212254Z 15011KT 9SM CLR 31/10 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03060100

TAF KLNK 212320Z 2200/2224 18008KT P6SM SKC FM221000 19011KT P6SM BKN200 FM221600 19014G23KT P6SM SKC FM222000 18020G30KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 6 Departures

flight_land 9 Arrivals

Local time: 18:26 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 220° / 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 8,000 ft, FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 6°C
Altimeter: 29.85 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-21T22:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 212254Z 22007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW250 28/06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02830061

TAF KDSM 211726Z 2118/2218 26010G17KT P6SM SCT250 FM212200 24009KT P6SM FEW250 FM221400 21007KT P6SM FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 18 Departures

flight_land 25 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 3
Avg duration: 47m
Distance: 270 km

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

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Recent flights last 3

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-21	N525LX	A69C91	Apr 21, 18:00 UTC	Apr 21, 18:35 UTC	35m	-
2026-04-21	N7058N	A96A9E	Apr 21, 17:35 UTC	Apr 21, 18:30 UTC	55m	-
2026-04-19	N554SD	A70FDB	Apr 19, 21:10 UTC	Apr 19, 22:00 UTC	50m	-

LNK → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from LNK to DSM?

Average flight time on the LNK–DSM route is 47m, covering approximately 270 km (168 mi).

What is the distance from LNK to DSM?

The great-circle distance from LNK to DSM is approximately 270 km (168 miles).

How many flights per week from LNK to DSM?

We've observed ~2 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (3 total flights recorded).

Can I track LNK–DSM flights live?

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

LNK → DSM

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