DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
9,599 km
5,965 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,599 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
55°
northeast

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DES KIX
Airport Name Desroches Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code DES KIX
ICAO Code FSDR RJBB
City Desroches Island Osaka
Country Seychelles Japan
Timezone Indian/Mahe Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 10 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 34.430000, 135.240000

Desroches Island (DES) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,599 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Japan. 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 01:24 in Desroches Island, it's 06:24 in Osaka. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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