ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,319 km
1,441 miles
DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
Distance
2,319 km
1,441 mi / 1,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
134°
southeast

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ADD DES
Airport Name Bole International Airport Desroches Airport
IATA Code ADD DES
ICAO Code HAAB FSDR
City Addis Ababa Desroches Island
Country Ethiopia Seychelles
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Indian/Mahe
Elevation 7,630 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -5.700000, 53.660000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Desroches Island (DES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 2,319 kilometers (1,441 miles / 1,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:38 in Desroches Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,620 feet between the two airports. Desroches Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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