DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
5,751 km
3,573 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
5,751 km
3,573 mi / 3,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DES LOS
Airport Name Desroches Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DES LOS
ICAO Code FSDR DNMM
City Desroches Island Lagos
Country Seychelles Nigeria
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Lagos
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 6.580000, 3.320000

Desroches Island (DES) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 5,751 kilometers (3,573 miles / 3,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Desroches Island, it's 18:35 in Lagos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 103° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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