DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
16,693 km
10,372 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
16,693 km
10,372 mi / 9,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DES MEX
Airport Name Desroches Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DES MEX
ICAO Code FSDR MMMX
City Desroches Island Mexico City
Country Seychelles Mexico
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Mexico_City
Elevation 10 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 19.440000, -99.070000

Desroches Island (DES) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,693 kilometers (10,372 miles / 9,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Mexico. 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 14:58 in Desroches Island, it's 04:58 in Mexico City. With a 10-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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Desroches Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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