DSM
Des Moines
United States
417 km
259 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
417 km
259 mi / 225 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DSM STL
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DSM STL
ICAO Code KDSM KSTL
City Des Moines St Louis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 958 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 38.750000, -90.370000

Des Moines (DSM) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 417 kilometers (259 miles / 225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 08:46 in Des Moines, it's 08:46 in St Louis.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 318° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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