Airport Comparison
| BWI | DSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Des Moines International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | DSM |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KDSM |
| City | Baltimore | Des Moines |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 958 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 41.500000, -93.700000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 1,464 kilometers (910 miles / 790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 03:28 in Baltimore, it's 02:28 in Des Moines.
The return flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 95° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.