DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
1,919 km
1,193 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,919 km
1,193 mi / 1,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DES NBO
Airport Name Desroches Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DES NBO
ICAO Code FSDR HKJK
City Desroches Island Nairobi
Country Seychelles Kenya
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Desroches Island (DES) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,919 kilometers (1,193 miles / 1,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Desroches Island, it's 06:27 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 105° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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