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Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Nonstop from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International to Des Moines International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

1,195km

743 mi, great circle

Flying time

2h 14m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

4.6

average, October 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying ATL to DSM

Delta Air Lines

Route map

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Terminals

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport has two terminals and seven concourses with a total of 200 gates. The Domestic Terminal is located on the west side of Hartsfield–Jackson and the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal is on the east side of the airport.

From Wikipedia, retrieved 2026-10-25. Terminal assignments change: check with your airline and the airport's website.

Both directions

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Atlanta to Des Moines?

About 2h 14m gate to gate for the 1,195 km (743 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to DSM?

Delta Air Lines, with about 4.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, October 2026).