DSM
Des Moines
United States
2,118 km
1,316 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
2,118 km
1,316 mi / 1,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DSM FLL
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code DSM FLL
ICAO Code KDSM KFLL
City Des Moines Fort Lauderdale
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 958 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 26.070000, -80.150000

Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 2,118 kilometers (1,316 miles / 1,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 01:19 in Des Moines, it's 02:19 in Fort Lauderdale.

The return flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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