# Distance from Algiers (ALG) to Desroches Island (DES)

> 7,042 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,042 km / 4,376 mi / 3,802 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 121° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Algeria) → Seychelles
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 00:38 in Algiers, it's 03:38 in Desroches Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 72 ft (DES is lower than ALG)

## Airports

### [Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alg-algiers-houari-boumediene-airport/1ef266de-b53b-6ce8-aaed-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Algiers, Algeria
- ICAO: DAAG
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Coordinates: 36.690000, 3.220000
- Elevation: 82 ft

### [Desroches Airport (DES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/des-desroches-island-desroches-airport/1ef266de-ddfd-6730-8d01-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Desroches Island, Seychelles
- ICAO: FSDR
- Timezone: Indian/Mahe
- Coordinates: -5.700000, 53.660000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:38 in Algiers, it's 03:38 in Desroches Island.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alg-algiers-houari-boumediene-airport/1ef266de-b53b-6ce8-aaed-06bb2780ed98)
- [Desroches Airport (DES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/des-desroches-island-desroches-airport/1ef266de-ddfd-6730-8d01-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)