ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
6,509 km
4,044 miles
DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
Distance
6,509 km
4,044 mi / 3,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
100°
east

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ABJ DES
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Desroches Airport
IATA Code ABJ DES
ICAO Code DIAP FSDR
City Abidjan Desroches Island
Country Ivory Coast Seychelles
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Indian/Mahe
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -5.700000, 53.660000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Desroches Island (DES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 6,509 kilometers (4,044 miles / 3,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Seychelles. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:46 in Abidjan, it's 04:46 in Desroches Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Desroches Airport (DES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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