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RDU → DSM

Average flight time on the RDU–DSM route is 3h 26m , covering approximately 1,435 km (891 mi).

The great-circle distance from RDU to DSM is approximately 1,435 km (891 miles).

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (5 total flights recorded).

1,435 km avg 3h 26m 0 airlines

Obs: 2026-10-22T09:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KRDU 220951Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP194 T00500050

TAF KRDU 220531Z 2206/2306 35003KT P6SM SKC

Obs: 2026-10-22T08:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 220854Z 19003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP230 T01390089 53003

TAF KDSM 220520Z 2206/2306 19003KT P6SM FEW250

Live traffic

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

Recent flights last 5

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-07-24	JRE824	AB4090	Jul 24, 13:10 UTC	Jul 24, 15:35 UTC	2h 25m	-
2026-05-28	N812RA	AB1242	May 28, 19:45 UTC	May 28, 22:45 UTC	3h 0m	-
2026-05-14	N179PF	A13BE7	May 14, 19:10 UTC	May 14, 21:30 UTC	2h 20m	-
2026-04-22	JRE694	A93ADF	Apr 22, 13:10 UTC	Apr 22, 20:25 UTC	7h 15m	-
2026-04-19	N990JC	ADD36E	Apr 19, 22:50 UTC	Apr 20, 01:00 UTC	2h 10m	-

How long is the flight from RDU to DSM?

Average flight time on the RDU–DSM route is 3h 26m, covering approximately 1,435 km (891 mi).

What is the distance from RDU to DSM?

The great-circle distance from RDU to DSM is approximately 1,435 km (891 miles).

How many flights per week from RDU to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (5 total flights recorded).

Can I track RDU–DSM flights live?

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