DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
3,174 km
1,972 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
3,174 km
1,972 mi / 1,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
223°
southwest

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DES MPM
Airport Name Desroches Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code DES MPM
ICAO Code FSDR FQMA
City Desroches Island Maputo
Country Seychelles Mozambique
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Maputo
Elevation 10 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Desroches Island (DES) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 3,174 kilometers (1,972 miles / 1,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in Desroches Island, it's 21:45 in Maputo.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 49° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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