# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Desroches Island (DES)

> 3,352 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,352 km / 2,083 mi / 1,810 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 182° (south)
- **Return heading**: 2° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Seychelles
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 00:12 in Abu Dhabi, it's 00:12 in Desroches Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 78 ft (DES is lower than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 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 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.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Desroches Airport (DES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/des-desroches-island-desroches-airport/1ef266de-ddfd-6730-8d01-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)