DSM
Des Moines
United States
7,854 km
4,880 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,854 km
4,880 mi / 4,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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DSM WAW
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code DSM WAW
ICAO Code KDSM EPWA
City Des Moines Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 958 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 52.170000, 20.970000

Des Moines (DSM) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,854 kilometers (4,880 miles / 4,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Des Moines, it's 08:16 in Warsaw. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 314° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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