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- Type: Domestic Flight
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 38 minutes
- Flight Distance: 1442 kms / 896 miles
- American Airlines
- IATA: AA
- ICAO: AAL
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 50
- Freight capacity: 0 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy
- Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870
- Callsign: F-KOSU1
- Departure Timezone: America/New_York
- Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
- Current Time in Washington: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:13 AM
- Current Time in Des Moines: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:13 AM
Domestic flight American Airlines AA5388 takes off from Washington (DCA) United States to Des Moines (DSM) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Ronald Reagan National Airport at 13:41 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Des Moines International Airport at 15:19 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 38 minutes.
American Airlines AA5388 Flight Statistics

American Airlines AA5388 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sat 25 Oct
Departed On time |
Washington (DCA)
2025-10-25T13:41
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-10-25T15:19
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2025-10-25T13:38
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Mon 29 Sep
Scheduled On time |
Washington (DCA)
2025-09-29T22:00
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-09-29T23:45
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Wed 24 Sep
Scheduled On time |
Washington (DCA)
2025-09-24T22:00
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-09-24T23:45
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Wed 10 Sep
Scheduled On time |
Washington (DCA)
2025-09-10T22:00
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-09-10T23:45
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Thu 04 Sep
Cancelled |
Washington (DCA)
2025-09-04T22:00
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-09-04T23:45
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Sat 23 Aug
Arrived On time |
Washington (DCA)
2025-08-23T10:49
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-08-23T14:21
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2025-08-23T10:44
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2025-08-23T13:52
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Sun 03 Aug
Scheduled Delayed by 30m |
Washington (DCA)
2025-08-03T19:59
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-08-03T21:34
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Sat 02 Aug
Scheduled On time |
Washington (DCA)
2025-08-02T19:59
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-08-02T21:34
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Thu 31 Jul
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 31m |
Washington (DCA)
2025-07-31T19:59
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-07-31T21:34
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Sat 26 Jul
Scheduled On time |
Washington (DCA)
2025-07-26T19:59
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Des Moines (DSM)
2025-07-26T21:34
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Similar flight route from Washington (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AA4702 American Airlines |
18/11/2025 19:59 |
3 hours 3 minutes 22:02 |
|
AS4033 Alaska Airlines |
18/11/2025 19:59 |
3 hours 3 minutes 22:02 |
|
AA5432 American Airlines |
18/11/2025 22:00 |
2 hours 59 minutes 23:59 |
|
AS4527 Alaska Airlines |
18/11/2025 22:00 |
2 hours 45 minutes 23:45 |
|
AS8155 Alaska Airlines |
18/11/2025 19:52 |
2 hours 39 minutes 21:31 |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How long is the flight from Washington to Des Moines?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 38 minutes, with the flight distance of 1442 km (896 miles).
What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA5388 flight?
All American Airlines AA5388 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870 aircraft.
How many American Airlines AA5388 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA5388 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .
