Des Moines to Victoria (DSM–SEZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between DSM and SEZ, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Victoria from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→SEZ | OMA→SEZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 15h 59m | 15h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · SEZ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Victoria.
US passport holders enter Seychelles visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Seychelles does not require visas from any nationality. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahe, immigration issues a visitor's permit after reviewing your return ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds (about $150 per person per day or equivalent in prepaid bookings).
The 90-day visitor's permit can be extended up to 12 months at the Department of Immigration in Victoria, Mahe. The Seychelles archipelago has 115 islands spread across the western Indian Ocean. Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue are the three main inhabited islands. The Vallee de Mai on Praslin (a UNESCO site) contains the world's largest population of coco de mer palms. La Digue's Anse Source d'Argent is among the most photographed beaches in the world.
No direct flights connect the US to Seychelles. Route through Doha (about 5 hours to SEZ on Qatar Airways), Dubai (about 4 hours 30 minutes on Emirates), Abu Dhabi (about 4 hours 30 minutes on Etihad), or Addis Ababa (about 4 hours on Ethiopian Airlines). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 18 to 24 hours. Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR), trading at roughly 14 SCR per $1. Euros and US dollars are accepted at hotels and tour operators. Card payments work at resorts and larger businesses. Cat Cocos ferries connect Mahe to Praslin in 1 hour for SCR 1,200 ($86) round trip. Inter-island flights on Air Seychelles take 15 minutes. Budget meals at takeaway shops cost SCR 75 to SCR 150 ($5.35 to $10.70).
DSM–SEZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to SEZ
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
DSM to SEZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to SEZ ranges from 15 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 9,260 miles (14,901 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).