The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 14,528 kilometers (9,027 miles / 7,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Seychelles. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in Apia, it's 23:50 in Desroches Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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