Distance From Katiu Airport to Seychelles International Airport, KXU - SEZ Distance

The distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is 10446 miles or 16812 kilometers or 9072 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Katiu ( French Polynesia ) to Mahe Island ( Seychelles )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katiu and Mahe Island takes around 24 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katiu Airport, Katiu, French Polynesia to Seychelles International Airport, Mahe Island, Seychelles is 24 hours 1 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KXU - SEZ

Kilometers		16812 km
Statute Miles		10446 miles
Nautical Miles		9072 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 1 minutes

Katiu Airport to Seychelles International Airport Flight Route Map - KXU to SEZ Flight Path

Location of Katiu Airport & Seychelles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Katiu to Mahe Island nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Katiu, French Polynesia and Mahe Island, Seychelles. .

Nonstop flight route between Katiu, French Polynesia and Mahe Island, Seychelles.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KXU - SEZ

Time difference between Katiu (French Polynesia) and Mahe Island (Seychelles) is 14 Hours.
Mahe Island time is 14 Hours ahead of Katiu.

Location	Local Time
Katiu (French Polynesia)	2026-10-28, 09:30:59 -10
Mahe Island (Seychelles)	2026-10-28, 23:30:59 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Katiu Airport (KXU / NTKT) Katiu, French Polynesia

Destination

Seychelles International Airport (SEZ / FSIA) Mahe Island, Seychelles