DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
8,588 km
5,337 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,588 km
5,337 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
331°
north northwest

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DES EDI
Airport Name Desroches Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code DES EDI
ICAO Code FSDR EGPH
City Desroches Island Edinburgh
Country Seychelles United Kingdom
Timezone Indian/Mahe Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 55.950000, -3.370000

Desroches Island (DES) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,588 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Desroches Island, it's 18:57 in Edinburgh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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