Distance From Des Moines International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Rafael Buelna, DSM - MZT Distance

The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Rafael Buelna (MZT) is 1464 miles or 2355 kilometers or 1271 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Des Moines ( United States ) to Ciudad de Mazatlàn ( Mexico )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Ciudad de Mazatlàn takes around 3 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, United States to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Rafael Buelna, Ciudad de Mazatlàn, Mexico is 3 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DSM - MZT

Kilometers		2355 km
Statute Miles		1464 miles
Nautical Miles		1271 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 21 minutes

Des Moines International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Rafael Buelna Flight Route Map - DSM to MZT Flight Path

Location of Des Moines International Airport & Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Rafael Buelna is given below.
Click the map to view Des Moines to Ciudad de Mazatlàn nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Ciudad de Mazatlàn, Mexico.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DSM - MZT

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Ciudad de Mazatlàn (Mexico) is 1 Hours.
Ciudad de Mazatlàn time is 1 Hours behind Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2025-12-15, 01:30:30 CST
Ciudad de Mazatlàn (Mexico)	2025-12-15, 00:30:30 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Des Moines International Airport (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines, United States

Destination

Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Rafael Buelna (MZT / MMMZ) Ciudad de Mazatlàn, Mexico