# Distance from Des Moines (DSM) to London (LGW)

> 6,765 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,765 km / 4,204 mi / 3,653 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 13:42 in Des Moines, it's 19:42 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 756 ft (LGW is lower than DSM)

## Airports

### [Des Moines International Airport (DSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dsm-des-moines-des-moines-international-airport/1ef266df-17bd-64ca-a18b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Des Moines, United States
- ICAO: KDSM
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.500000, -93.700000
- Elevation: 958 ft

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:42 in Des Moines, it's 19:42 in London.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Des Moines International Airport (DSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dsm-des-moines-des-moines-international-airport/1ef266df-17bd-64ca-a18b-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)