Des Moines International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
The Southwest Airlines route from Des Moines International Airport (KDSM/DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW/MDW) covers approximately 266 nautical miles with an estimated flight time of 2 hours and 18 minutes.
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Aircraft operated on this route: SWA.
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| Flight # | Departure | Arrival | Distance | Time | Aircraft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWA680 | 15:10:00 | 17:40:00 | 266 nm | 2h30m | SWA | Join to Fly |
| SWA1546 | 15:55:00 | 17:20:00 | 266 nm | 1h25m | SWA | Join to Fly |
| SWA2497 | 17:40:00 | 20:00:00 | 266 nm | 2h20m | SWA | Join to Fly |
| SWA2974 | 17:45:00 | 20:00:00 | 266 nm | 2h15m | SWA | Join to Fly |
| SWA2417 | 18:10:00 | 21:10:00 | 266 nm | 3h00m | SWA | Join to Fly |
| ICAO | KDSM |
| IATA | DSM |
| Location | Des Moines, US |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| ICAO | KMDW |
| IATA | MDW |
| Location | Chicago, US |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
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