CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,784 km
2,973 miles
DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
Distance
4,784 km
2,973 mi / 2,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
57°
east northeast

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CPT DES
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Desroches Airport
IATA Code CPT DES
ICAO Code FACT FSDR
City Cape Town Desroches Island
Country South Africa Seychelles
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Mahe
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.700000, 53.660000

Cape Town (CPT) to Desroches Island (DES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 4,784 kilometers (2,973 miles / 2,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 South Africa with Seychelles. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Cape Town, it's 09:31 in Desroches Island.

The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 224° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Desroches Airport (DES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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