Airport Comparison
| BSB | DES | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Desroches Airport |
| IATA Code | BSB | DES |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | FSDR |
| City | Brasilia | Desroches Island |
| Country | Brazil | Seychelles |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Indian/Mahe |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | -5.700000, 53.660000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Desroches Island (DES) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 11,063 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 99°.
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 Brazil with Seychelles. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Brasilia, it's 02:00 in Desroches Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,487 feet between the two airports. Desroches Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.
The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Desroches Airport (DES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.