CAN
Guangzhou
China
7,231 km
4,493 miles
DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
Distance
7,231 km
4,493 mi / 3,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

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CAN DES
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Desroches Airport
IATA Code CAN DES
ICAO Code ZGGG FSDR
City Guangzhou Desroches Island
Country China Seychelles
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Mahe
Elevation 50 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -5.700000, 53.660000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Desroches Island (DES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 7,231 kilometers (4,493 miles / 3,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Guangzhou, it's 10:48 in Desroches Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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