The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 1,443 kilometers (897 miles / 779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:06 in Washington, it's 05:06 in Des Moines.

The return flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.