The flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Rochester International Airport is:
51 minutes
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Flying time from DSM to RST
The total flight duration from DSM to RST is 51 minutes.
This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. It also adds an extra 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Your exact time may vary depending on wind speeds.
If you're planning a trip, remember to add more time for the plane to taxi between the gate and the airport runway. This measurement is only for the actual flying time. You should also factor in airport wait times and possible equipment or weather delays. If you're trying to figure out what time you'll arrive at the destination, you may want to see if there's a time difference between DSM and RST.
The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line distance from DSM to RST ("as the crow flies"), which is about 174 miles or 280 kilometers.
Your trip begins at Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa.
It ends at Rochester International Airport in Rochester, Minnesota.
Your flight direction from DSM to RST is North (19 degrees from North).
The flight time calculator measures the average flight duration between points. It uses the great circle formula to compute the travel mileage.
Des Moines International Airport
IATA: DSMICAO: KDSM
FAA: DSM
City: Des Moines
State: Iowa
Zip code: 50321
Country: United States
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Rochester International Airport
IATA: RSTICAO: KRST
FAA: RST
City: Rochester
State: Minnesota
Zip code: 55902
Country: United States
Category: airports
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