What is the flight distance between PWK and DSM?

Distance between Pal-Waukee Airport (PWK) and Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 482 kilometers or 300 miles.

Distance From Pal-Waukee Airport to Des Moines Airport (PWK - DSM Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from PWK to DSM?

Flight time from Pal-Waukee Airport, Chicago, United States to Des Moines Airport, Des Moines, United States is 0 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between Chicago, United States and Des Moines, United States?

Time difference between Chicago (United States) and Des Moines (United States) is 0 Hours. It is currently 19:36 in Pal-Waukee Airport (PWK) and 19:36 in Des Moines Airport (DSM).

The flight distance from Pal-Waukee Airport (PWK) to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 300 miles. This is equivalent to 482 kilometers or 260 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

482 kilometers is the distance from Pal-Waukee Airport, United States to Des Moines Airport, United States.

Flight Duration between Chicago, United States and Des Moines, United States

Estimated flight time from Pal-Waukee Airport, Chicago, United States to Des Moines Airport, Des Moines, United States is 0 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PWK - DSM

Time difference between Chicago (United States) and Des Moines (United States) is 0 Hours.
Current local time in Chicago is 2025-12-13, 19:36:24 CST and time in Des Moines is 2025-12-13, 19:36:24 CST.

Pal-Waukee Airport to Des Moines Airport Flight Route Map - PWK to DSM Flight Path

Location of Pal-Waukee Airport & Des Moines Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chicago, United States and Des Moines, United States.

Pal-Waukee Airport
City:	Chicago
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PWK
ICAO Code:	KPWK
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 42° 6' 51.2'' Longitude: W 87° 54' 5.4''
Current time:	2025-12-13, 19:36:24 CST
Current weather:	Pal-Waukee Airport 15 day weather forecast

Des Moines Airport
City:	Des Moines
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 41° 32' 2.3'' Longitude: W 93° 39' 47.1''
Current time:	2025-12-13, 19:36:24 CST
Current weather:	Des Moines Airport 15 day weather forecast
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