Nonstop flight route between Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom and Mahé, Seychelles:
Departure Airport:
(57°12'9"N by 2°11'53"W)
Arrival Airport:
(4°40'27"S by 55°31'18"E)
Distance from ABZ to SEZ:
5,341.02 miles (8,595.51 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom and Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), Mahé, Seychelles would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,341 miles (or 8,596 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Aberdeen International Airport and Seychelles International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Aberdeen International Airport and Seychelles International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ABZ / EGPD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| GPS Coordinates: | 57°12'9"N by 2°11'53"W |
| Area Served: | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
| Operator/Owner: | Heathrow Airport Holdings |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 215 feet (66 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ABZ |
| More Information: | ABZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SEZ / FSIA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Mahé, Seychelles |
| GPS Coordinates: | 4°40'27"S by 55°31'18"E |
| Area Served: | Victoria |
| Operator/Owner: | SCAA (Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority) |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 10 feet (3 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SEZ |
| More Information: | SEZ Maps & Info |
Facts about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ):
- In addition to being known as "Aberdeen International Airport", other names for ABZ include "Aberdeen/Dyce Airport" and "Port-adhair Obar Dheathain".
- BAA predicts passenger numbers at Aberdeen will rise to 5.9 million by 2030, and says the expansion will create more than 1,200 jobs at the airport and many more across Scotland.
- The airport is owned and operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings, which also owns and operates three other UK airports, and is itself owned by FGP TopCo Limited, an international consortium, which includes Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and GIC Special Investments, that is led by the Spanish Ferrovial Group.
- Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- With the discovery of North Sea oil, helicopter operations began in 1967, linking the growing number of oil rigs to the mainland.
- On 6 October 2011, a 124-metre extension to the main runway at the airport was opened, almost eight months ahead of schedule.
- The airfield was bombed by the Luftwaffe on 26 July 1940 and 27 August 1940, no damage was reported.
- The furthest airport from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS), which is located 11,616 miles (18,694 kilometers) away in Stewart Island, New Zealand.
- Because of Aberdeen International Airport's relatively low elevation of 215 feet, planes can take off or land at Aberdeen International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is RAF Lossiemouth (LMO), which is located 55 miles (88 kilometers) NW of ABZ.
- Aberdeen International Airport handled 3,440,765 passengers last year.
Facts about Seychelles International Airport (SEZ):
- Because of Seychelles International Airport's relatively low elevation of 10 feet, planes can take off or land at Seychelles International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is Praslin Island Airport (PRI), which is located 27 miles (44 kilometers) NNE of SEZ.
- The opening of the Seychelles International Airport took place on 20 March 1972 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- The furthest airport from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,024 miles (17,741 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Seychelles International Airport", another name for SEZ is "Aéroport International de Seychelles – Pointe Larue".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 54.82 miles (88.23 km) NW | RAF Lossiemouth (LMO) | Lossiemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom |     |
| 2 | 59.35 miles (95.51 km) WNW | Kinloss Barracks (FSS) | Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 3 | 60.54 miles (97.42 km) SSW | Dundee Airport (DND) | Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 4 | 62.68 miles (100.87 km) SSW | RAF Leuchars (ADX) | St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 5 | 68.88 miles (110.84 km) SW | Perth Airport (PSL) | Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 6 | 72.79 miles (117.14 km) WNW | Inverness Airport (INV) | Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 7 | 92.84 miles (149.41 km) NNW | Wick Airport (WIC) | Wick, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 8 | 97.40 miles (156.75 km) SSW | Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | |
| 9 | 123.98 miles (199.53 km) NNW | Kirkwall Airport (KOI) | Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | |
| 10 | 125.29 miles (201.64 km) SW | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 11 | 135.89 miles (218.69 km) N | Stronsay Airport (SOY) | Stronsay, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 138.94 miles (223.61 km) N | Eday Airport (EOI) | Eday, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 13 | 142.16 miles (228.78 km) N | Sanday Airport (NDY) | Sanday, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 14 | 148.64 miles (239.21 km) SW | Glasgow-Prestwick Airport (PIK) | Prestwick (near Glasgow), Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 15 | 150.82 miles (242.73 km) S | Newcastle Airport (NCL) | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,616.04 miles (18,694.16 km) SE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,593.36 miles (18,657.66 km) SSE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,589.99 miles (18,652.23 km) SSE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,543.75 miles (18,577.82 km) SSE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,533.13 miles (18,560.73 km) SSE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,509.73 miles (18,523.08 km) SSE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,501.35 miles (18,509.59 km) SSE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,499.27 miles (18,506.24 km) SSE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,481.75 miles (18,478.05 km) SSE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,478.53 miles (18,472.86 km) SSW | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,472.42 miles (18,463.03 km) SSE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,461.97 miles (18,446.20 km) SSE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,459.80 miles (18,442.72 km) SSE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,450.68 miles (18,428.04 km) SSE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,428.85 miles (18,392.90 km) SSE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 27.18 miles (43.74 km) NNE | Praslin Island Airport (PRI) | Praslin Island, Seychelles | |
| 2 | 29.89 miles (48.10 km) ENE | Frégate Island Airport (FRK) | Frégate Island, Seychelles | |
| 3 | 61.18 miles (98.46 km) N | Denis Island Airport (DEI) | Denis Island, Seychelles | |
| 4 | 69.28 miles (111.50 km) NNW | Bird Island Airport (BDI) | Bird Island, Seychelles | |
| 5 | 146.81 miles (236.27 km) WSW | Desroches Island Airport (DES) | Desroches Island, Seychelles | |
| 6 | 679.81 miles (1,094.05 km) SW | Arrachart Airport (DIE) | Antsiranana, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 737.94 miles (1,187.60 km) SW | Ambilobe Airport (AMB) | Ambilobe, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 784.45 miles (1,262.44 km) SW | Ambanja Airport (IVA) | Ambanja, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 796.21 miles (1,281.38 km) SSW | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 843.23 miles (1,357.05 km) WNW | Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) | Mogadishu, Somalia | |
| 11 | 844.34 miles (1,358.84 km) NW | Obbia Airport (CMO) | Obbia, Somalia | |
| 12 | 866.95 miles (1,395.22 km) SW | Analalava Airport (HVA) | Analalava, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 893.77 miles (1,438.38 km) SSW | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 896.52 miles (1,442.81 km) SW | Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport (DZA) | Dzaoudzi, Mayotte | |
| 15 | 916.15 miles (1,474.40 km) SW | Ouani Airport (FMCV- Port of Soap) (AJN) | Anjouan, Comoros | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,023.65 miles (17,740.79 km) SE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,824.66 miles (17,420.56 km) NW | Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) | Los Cabos, Mexico | |
| 3 | 10,800.20 miles (17,381.20 km) NNW | Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) | La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 4 | 10,790.30 miles (17,365.26 km) NNW | Ciudad Constitución Airport (CUA) | Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 5 | 10,763.06 miles (17,321.42 km) NW | Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | |
| 6 | 10,737.13 miles (17,279.70 km) NW | Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 7 | 10,727.06 miles (17,263.48 km) NNW | Loreto International Airport (LTO) | Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 8 | 10,704.64 miles (17,227.41 km) NW | Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) | Colima, Colima, Mexico | |
| 9 | 10,684.66 miles (17,195.24 km) NW | Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ) | Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico | |
| 10 | 10,683.22 miles (17,192.93 km) NNW | Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB) | Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 11 | 10,674.07 miles (17,178.20 km) NW | General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | |
| 12 | 10,673.59 miles (17,177.44 km) WNW | Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC) | Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico | |
| 13 | 10,662.90 miles (17,160.24 km) NNW | Los Mochis International Airport (LMM) | Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico | |
| 14 | 10,647.59 miles (17,135.59 km) NW | Culiacán International Airport (CUL) | Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico | |
| 15 | 10,642.40 miles (17,127.24 km) WNW | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) | Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico | |