American Airlines AA5438 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight American Airlines AA5438 takes off from Charlotte (CLT) United States to Des Moines (DSM) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Charlotte Douglas International Airport at 22:46 01 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Des Moines International Airport at 00:37 02 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 51 minutes.

Current status of AA5438 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 21 hours, 16 minutes

AA5438 - AAL5438 American Airlines (AA)
CLT Charlotte United States
Flight CLT to DSM
DSM Des Moines United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 21 hours, 16 minutes
Departure Charlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA: CLTICAO: KCLT
Scheduled 22:46 01 January 2026
Estimated 22:46 01 January 2026
None E9
Arrival Des Moines International Airport
IATA: DSMICAO: KDSM
Scheduled 00:37 02 January 2026
Estimated 00:37 02 January 2026
None None
AA5438 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 51 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1311 kms / 815 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 76
  • Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890
  • Callsign: F-KPRX1
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Charlotte: Thursday 2026-01-01 01:30 AM
  • Current Time in Des Moines: Thursday 2026-01-01 00:30 AM

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American Airlines Flight AA5438 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA5438 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 51 minutes, with the flight distance of 1311 km (815 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA5438 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA5438 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA5438 flight?

All American Airlines AA5438 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 aircraft.

How many American Airlines AA5438 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA5438 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.