DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
2,642 km
1,641 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,642 km
1,641 mi / 1,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

DES KGL
Airport Name Desroches Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DES KGL
ICAO Code FSDR HRYR
City Desroches Island Kigali
Country Seychelles Rwanda
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Kigali
Elevation 10 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Desroches Island (DES) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,642 kilometers (1,641 miles / 1,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:22 in Desroches Island, it's 03:22 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Desroches Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 100° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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