DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
5,806 km
3,608 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,806 km
3,608 mi / 3,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
336°
north northwest

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DES IST
Airport Name Desroches Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DES IST
ICAO Code FSDR LTFM
City Desroches Island Istanbul
Country Seychelles Turkey
Timezone Indian/Mahe Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 10 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 41.280000, 28.750000

Desroches Island (DES) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,806 kilometers (3,608 miles / 3,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. 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 21:57 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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