Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
The United Airlines route from Des Moines International Airport (KDSM/DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH/IAH) covers approximately 698 nautical miles with an estimated flight time of 2 hours and 35 minutes.
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Aircraft operated on this route: UAL.
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| Flight # | Departure | Arrival | Distance | Time | Aircraft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAL1856 | 12:45:00 | 15:21:00 | 698 nm | 2h36m | UAL | Join to Fly |
| UAL1982 | 13:00:00 | 15:35:00 | 698 nm | 2h35m | UAL | Join to Fly |
| ICAO | KDSM |
| IATA | DSM |
| Location | Des Moines, US |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| ICAO | KIAH |
| IATA | IAH |
| Location | Houston, US |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
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