DSM
Des Moines
United States
1,289 km
801 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,289 km
801 mi / 696 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

DSM IAH
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code DSM IAH
ICAO Code KDSM KIAH
City Des Moines Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 958 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 29.980000, -95.340000

Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,289 kilometers (801 miles / 696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Des Moines, it's 05:13 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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