DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
3,527 km
2,192 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
3,527 km
2,192 mi / 1,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
227°
southwest

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DES JNB
Airport Name Desroches Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code DES JNB
ICAO Code FSDR FAOR
City Desroches Island Johannesburg
Country Seychelles South Africa
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 10 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Desroches Island (DES) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 3,527 kilometers (2,192 miles / 1,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Seychelles with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Desroches Island, it's 21:35 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,548 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Desroches Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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