DSM
Des Moines
United States
1,948 km
1,211 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
1,948 km
1,211 mi / 1,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

DSM LAS
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code DSM LAS
ICAO Code KDSM KLAS
City Des Moines Las Vegas
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 958 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 36.080000, -115.150000

Des Moines (DSM) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 1,948 kilometers (1,211 miles / 1,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Des Moines, it's 23:29 in Las Vegas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,223 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Des Moines International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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