DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
16,449 km
10,221 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
16,449 km
10,221 mi / 8,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DES LAS
Airport Name Desroches Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code DES LAS
ICAO Code FSDR KLAS
City Desroches Island Las Vegas
Country Seychelles United States
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 10 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 36.080000, -115.150000

Desroches Island (DES) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 16,449 kilometers (10,221 miles / 8,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:39 in Desroches Island, it's 04:39 in Las Vegas. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,171 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Desroches Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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