Private charter · DSM → KHDC
Des Moines to Covington
782 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 16½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Hammond Northshore Regional Airport in Covington, 782 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 782 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 16½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Des Moines
Airports in Des Moines
DSM
Major airportDes Moines International Airport
Des Moines · KDSM
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,004 ft
KIKV
Regional airportAnkeny Regional Airport
Ankeny
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
AMW
Regional airportAmes Municipal Airport
Ames · KAMW
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
Arriving Covington
Airports in Covington
KHDC
Regional airportHammond Northshore Regional Airport
Hammond
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,502 ft
KASD
Regional airportSlidell Airport
Slidell
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
KMJD
Regional airportPicayune Municipal Airport
Picayune
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
BXA
Regional airportGeorge R Carr Memorial Air Field
Bogalusa · KBXA
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
When you land
Things to do in Covington
Covington is the seat of St. Tammany Parish on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, a fast-growing area whose quieter pace, good schools and oak-shaded neighborhoods have drawn families and businesses from New Orleans. The town has a historic downtown with galleries, restaurants and boutiques, and is home to corporate headquarters such as Pool Corporation and Globalstar, along with a significant healthcare sector. Horse farms, the Tchefuncte and Bogue Falaya rivers and the nearby towns of Mandeville and Abita Springs add to its appeal.
- 01
Tammany Trace
This rail-trail runs about 31 miles through St. Tammany Parish, connecting Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville, Lacombe and Slidell for cycling, walking and skating.
- 02
Abita Brewing Company
Founded in Abita Springs in 1986, this brewery offers tours, tastings and a taproom serving its well-known beers, including its flagship Amber and Purple Haze.
- 03
Fontainebleau State Park
On the shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville, the park features a sandy beach, trails, a historic sugar mill ruin and cabins over the water.
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Downtown Covington
The historic downtown includes art galleries, restaurants, shops and the Columbia Street Landing on the Bogue Falaya River, with live music in season.
- 05
Abita Mystery House
This quirky roadside museum in Abita Springs displays folk art, oddities and found objects in a former gas station and outbuildings.
- 06
Northlake Nature Center
Near Mandeville, boardwalks and trails pass through hardwood forest, pine savanna and wetlands, with chances to see birds and other wildlife.
Questions
Des Moines to Covington flights
How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Covington?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 782 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 16½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Covington use?
You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC), Slidell Airport (KASD), or Picayune Municipal Airport (KMJD). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Covington cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Des Moines and Covington?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Covington back to Des Moines are priced the same way.
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Covington to Des Moines
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