Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The SkyWest Airlines route from Des Moines International Airport (KDSM/DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX/LAX) covers approximately 1256 nautical miles with an estimated flight time of 3 hours and 54 minutes.
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Aircraft operated on this route: SKW.
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| Flight # | Departure | Arrival | Distance | Time | Aircraft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKW4971 | 18:48:00 | 20:42:00 | 1256 nm | 3h54m | SKW | Join to Fly |
| ICAO | KDSM |
| IATA | DSM |
| Location | Des Moines, US |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| ICAO | KLAX |
| IATA | LAX |
| Location | Los Angeles, US |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
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