DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
10,084 km
6,266 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,084 km
6,266 mi / 5,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
54°
northeast

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DES NRT
Airport Name Desroches Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code DES NRT
ICAO Code FSDR RJAA
City Desroches Island Tokyo
Country Seychelles Japan
Timezone Indian/Mahe Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 10 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 35.760000, 140.390000

Desroches Island (DES) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,084 kilometers (6,266 miles / 5,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:08 in Desroches Island, it's 04:08 in Tokyo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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