Flight Time from Arlington Heights to Des Plaines
The flight from Arlington Heights to Des Plaines covers about 6 mi and takes roughly 31 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Arlington Heights and Des Plaines are about 6 mi (10 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 9 mi (14 km), a drive of about 21 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 6 mi / 10 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 9 mi / 14 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 21 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.061, -87.932 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arlington Heights to Des Plaines is about 6 mi (10 km) in a straight line, and roughly 9 mi (14 km) by road.