DEN
Denver
United States
15,642 km
9,719 miles
DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
Distance
15,642 km
9,719 mi / 8,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Denver
Heading
35°
northeast

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DEN DES
Airport Name Denver International Airport Desroches Airport
IATA Code DEN DES
ICAO Code KDEN FSDR
City Denver Desroches Island
Country United States Seychelles
Timezone America/Denver Indian/Mahe
Elevation 5,434 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -5.700000, 53.660000

Denver (DEN) to Desroches Island (DES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 15,642 kilometers (9,719 miles / 8,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 United States with Seychelles. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Denver, it's 11:11 in Desroches Island. With a 11-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 5,424 feet between the two airports. Desroches Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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