The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,443 kilometers (10,217 miles / 8,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 United States. 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 00:05 in Desroches Island, it's 12:05 in San Francisco. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.