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STL → DSM

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

Average flight time on the STL–DSM route is 50m , covering approximately 420 km (261 mi).

Q: What is the distance from STL to DSM?

The great-circle distance from STL to DSM is approximately 420 km (261 miles).

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

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

420 km avg 50m 0 airlines

Local time: 21:54 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 618 ft
Coordinates: 38.7487, -90.3700

cloud Weather

Wind: 140° / 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: BKN 7,500 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T01:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KSTL 300151Z 14006KT 10SM BKN075 OVC250 24/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02440172 $

TAF KSTL 292320Z 3000/3106 11006KT P6SM OVC060 FM300300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 FM301500 10008KT P6SM BKN090

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 83 Departures

flight_land 90 Arrivals

Local time: 21:54 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 110° / 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: BKN 10,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.89 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T01:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 300154Z 11006KT 10SM BKN100 26/12 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02560122

TAF KDSM 292333Z 3000/3024 12008KT P6SM BKN140 PROB30 3006/3012 6SM -SHRA FM301700 13012G22KT P6SM BKN060

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 29 Departures

flight_land 33 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 1
Avg duration: 50m
Distance: 420 km

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

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Recent flights last 1

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-26	N139CJ	A09CDB	May 26, 18:24 UTC	May 26, 19:15 UTC	50m	-

STL → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from STL to DSM?

Average flight time on the STL–DSM route is 50m, covering approximately 420 km (261 mi).

What is the distance from STL to DSM?

The great-circle distance from STL to DSM is approximately 420 km (261 miles).

How many flights per week from STL to DSM?

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

Can I track STL–DSM flights live?

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

STL → DSM

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