Airport Comparison
| BOS | DSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport | Des Moines International Airport |
| IATA Code | BOS | DSM |
| ICAO Code | KBOS | KDSM |
| City | Boston | Des Moines |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 958 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.360000, -71.010000 | 41.500000, -93.700000 |
Boston (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 1,874 kilometers (1,164 miles / 1,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 275°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Boston, it's 06:57 in Des Moines.
The return flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.