DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
10,466 km
6,503 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,466 km
6,503 mi / 5,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DES GIG
Airport Name Desroches Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DES GIG
ICAO Code FSDR SBGL
City Desroches Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Seychelles Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 10 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Desroches Island (DES) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,466 kilometers (6,503 miles / 5,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:36 in Desroches Island, it's 23:36 in Rio De Janeiro. 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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