DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
14,227 km
8,840 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,227 km
8,840 mi / 7,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
250°
west southwest

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DES LIM
Airport Name Desroches Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code DES LIM
ICAO Code FSDR SPJC
City Desroches Island Lima
Country Seychelles Peru
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Lima
Elevation 10 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Desroches Island (DES) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,227 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:11 in Desroches Island, it's 09:11 in Lima. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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