Nonstop flight route between Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia and Des Moines, Iowa, United States:
Departure Airport:
(43°12'17"N by 44°36'24"E)
Arrival Airport:
(41°32'2"N by 93°39'47"W)
Distance from OGZ to DSM:
6,033.30 miles (9,709.63 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Beslan Airport (OGZ), Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia and Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Des Moines, Iowa, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,033 miles (or 9,710 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Beslan Airport and Des Moines International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Beslan Airport and Des Moines International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | OGZ / URMO |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°12'17"N by 44°36'24"E |
| Area Served: | Vladikavkaz |
| Operator/Owner: | FGUP "Vladikavkazskoe aviapredpriyatie" |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1673 feet (510 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from OGZ |
| More Information: | OGZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DSM / KDSM |
| Airport Name: | Des Moines International Airport |
| Location: | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°32'2"N by 93°39'47"W |
| Area Served: | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Des Moines |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 958 feet (292 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DSM |
| More Information: | DSM Maps & Info |
Facts about Beslan Airport (OGZ):
- In addition to being known as "Beslan Airport", other names for OGZ include "Аэропорт Беслӕн" and "Аэропорт Беслан".
- The furthest airport from Beslan Airport (OGZ) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,046 miles (17,777 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- Beslan Airport is a civilian airport in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia located 5 km northeast of Beslan and 15 kilometres from Vladikavkaz.
- The closest airport to Beslan Airport (OGZ) is Magas Airport (IGT), which is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) ENE of OGZ.
- Beslan Airport (OGZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- On November 18, 2008 the airport was certified to service the Airbus A319.
Facts about Des Moines International Airport (DSM):
- The furthest airport from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,789 miles (17,363 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- On December 2, 1978, Douglas C-47A N41447 of SMB Stage Line crashed short of the runway while on a cargo flight from Chicago, Illinois.
- The airport was originally governed by the City of Des Moines' Parks Department.
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV), which is located only 12 miles (19 kilometers) NNE of DSM.
- Because of Des Moines International Airport's relatively low elevation of 958 feet, planes can take off or land at Des Moines International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.92 miles (35.27 km) ENE | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia |     |
| 2 | 53.10 miles (85.46 km) WNW | Nalchik Airport (NAL) | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia | |
| 3 | 56.40 miles (90.77 km) ENE | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| 4 | 103.75 miles (166.97 km) NW | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| 5 | 107.59 miles (173.15 km) S | Tbilisi Airport (TBS) | Tbilisi, Georgia | |
| 6 | 129.18 miles (207.89 km) WSW | David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) | Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia | |
| 7 | 154.72 miles (249.00 km) SE | Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) | Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | |
| 8 | 156.18 miles (251.35 km) E | Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia | |
| 9 | 173.89 miles (279.85 km) SSW | Shirak International Airport (LWN) | Gyumri, Armenia | |
| 10 | 177.30 miles (285.34 km) W | Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI) | Sukhumi, Georgia | |
| 11 | 180.54 miles (290.54 km) NW | Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) | Stavropol, Russia | |
| 12 | 188.86 miles (303.95 km) SW | Batumi International Airport (BUS) | Batumi, Georgia | |
| 13 | 191.78 miles (308.64 km) SSE | Ganja International Airport (KVD) | Ganja, Azerbaijan | |
| 14 | 198.06 miles (318.74 km) SSW | Kars Airport (KSY) | Kars, Turkey | |
| 15 | 211.55 miles (340.46 km) S | Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) | Yerevan, Armenia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,046.30 miles (17,777.25 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,875.98 miles (17,503.15 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 10,772.45 miles (17,336.53 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,734.67 miles (17,275.74 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,713.11 miles (17,241.04 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,670.40 miles (17,172.30 km) SSE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,611.52 miles (17,077.54 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 8 | 10,554.46 miles (16,985.72 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,534.69 miles (16,953.90 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,517.12 miles (16,925.62 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,514.50 miles (16,921.41 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,478.97 miles (16,864.23 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,478.23 miles (16,863.03 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 14 | 10,470.91 miles (16,851.26 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,465.83 miles (16,843.09 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.96 miles (19.24 km) NNE | Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV) | Ankeny, Iowa, United States | |
| 2 | 31.72 miles (51.05 km) N | Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) | Ames, Iowa, United States | |
| 3 | 32.71 miles (52.64 km) NW | Perry Municipal Airport (PRO) | Perry, Iowa, United States | |
| 4 | 34.53 miles (55.57 km) ENE | Newton Municipal Airport (TNU) | Newton, Iowa, United States | |
| 5 | 36.87 miles (59.33 km) NNW | Boone Municipal Airport (BNW) | Boone, Iowa, United States | |
| 6 | 50.75 miles (81.68 km) SW | Creston Municipal Airport (CSQ) | Creston, Iowa, United States | |
| 7 | 63.25 miles (101.79 km) N | Webster City Municipal Airport (EBS) | Webster City, Iowa, United States | |
| 8 | 67.94 miles (109.34 km) WNW | Arthur N. Neu Airport (CIN) | Carroll, Iowa, United States | |
| 9 | 69.61 miles (112.03 km) ESE | Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) | Ottumwa, Iowa, United States | |
| 10 | 72.18 miles (116.16 km) W | Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) | Atlantic, Iowa, United States | |
| 11 | 75.34 miles (121.25 km) NNW | Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) | Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States | |
| 12 | 88.26 miles (142.04 km) NNW | Humboldt Municipal Airport (HUD) | Humboldt, Iowa, United States | |
| 13 | 93.36 miles (150.25 km) ESE | Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) | Fairfield, Iowa, United States | |
| 14 | 93.88 miles (151.09 km) WNW | Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) | Denison, Iowa, United States | |
| 15 | 95.89 miles (154.31 km) NE | Waterloo Regional Airport (Livingston Betsworth Field) (ALO) | Waterloo, Iowa, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,788.59 miles (17,362.52 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,765.59 miles (17,325.49 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,745.72 miles (17,293.52 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,741.55 miles (17,286.81 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,702.16 miles (17,223.42 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,688.11 miles (17,200.80 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,679.91 miles (17,187.60 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,678.27 miles (17,184.97 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,663.64 miles (17,161.42 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,650.61 miles (17,140.45 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,620.66 miles (17,092.25 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,595.70 miles (17,052.09 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,572.70 miles (17,015.07 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,567.93 miles (17,007.39 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,547.73 miles (16,974.88 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |