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SJC → DSM

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

Average flight time on the SJC–DSM route is 3h 18m , covering approximately 2,458 km (1,526 mi).

Q: What is the distance from SJC to DSM?

The great-circle distance from SJC to DSM is approximately 2,458 km (1,526 miles).

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

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (6 total flights recorded).

2,458 km avg 3h 18m 0 airlines

Local time: 00:13 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 62 ft
Coordinates: 37.3625, -121.9292

cloud Weather

Wind: 360° / 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 1,300 ft
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-25T06:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KSJC 250653Z 36006KT 10SM FEW013 18/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01780128 $

TAF KSJC 250520Z 2506/2606 35008KT P6SM FEW013 FM252100 32012KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 95 Departures

flight_land 103 Arrivals

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

cloud Weather

Wind: 170° / 4 kt
Visibility: 1 SM
Ceiling: OVC 200 ft
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Wx: BR

Obs: 2026-07-25T06:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 250654Z 17004KT 1SM R31/P6000FT BR OVC002 21/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02110206

TAF KDSM 250620Z 2506/2606 16009KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC004 FM250900 VRB03KT 2SM BR BKN004 FM251100 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC003 FM251400 VRB03KT P6SM OVC005 FM251600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN011 FM251700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 7 Departures

flight_land 11 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 6
Avg duration: 3h 18m
Distance: 2,458 km

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

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Recent flights last 6

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-07-23	N892AE	AC4CC7	Jul 23, 13:20 UTC	Jul 23, 16:10 UTC	2h 50m	-
2026-07-02	N6DY	A7C2EF	Jul 2, 16:55 UTC	Jul 2, 20:10 UTC	3h 15m	-
2026-06-26	EDG471	A5C4F4	Jun 26, 19:30 UTC	Jun 27, 00:00 UTC	4h 30m	-
2026-05-27	N79PG	AAB6F8	May 27, 20:00 UTC	May 27, 22:55 UTC	2h 55m	-
2026-05-21	N6DY	A7C2EF	May 21, 15:30 UTC	May 21, 19:00 UTC	3h 30m	-
2026-04-28	N704GS	A96411	Apr 28, 19:10 UTC	Apr 28, 22:00 UTC	2h 50m	-

SJC → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from SJC to DSM?

Average flight time on the SJC–DSM route is 3h 18m, covering approximately 2,458 km (1,526 mi).

What is the distance from SJC to DSM?

The great-circle distance from SJC to DSM is approximately 2,458 km (1,526 miles).

How many flights per week from SJC to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (6 total flights recorded).

Can I track SJC–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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