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LHR to DSM: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)
4,179 mi
6,726 km · 3,631 nm
8h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,179 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 40m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- DSM — Des Moines International Airport · Des Moines, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near DSM
- OTM · Ottumwa Regional Airport70 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport75 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport96 mi away
- CID · The Eastern Iowa Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from DSM?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 4,179 miles (6,726 km, 3,631 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to DSM?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to DSM?
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