Distance From Praia International Airport to Seychelles International Airport, RAI - SEZ Distance

The distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is 5572 miles or 8968 kilometers or 4839 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 Praia ( Cape Verde ) to Mahe Island ( Seychelles )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Praia and Mahe Island takes around 12 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Praia International Airport, Praia, Cape Verde to Seychelles International Airport, Mahe Island, Seychelles is 12 hours 48 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 • RAI - SEZ

Kilometers		8968 km
Statute Miles		5572 miles
Nautical Miles		4839 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 48 minutes

Praia International Airport to Seychelles International Airport Flight Route Map - RAI to SEZ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Praia, Cape Verde and Mahe Island, Seychelles. .

Nonstop flight route between Praia, Cape Verde and Mahe Island, Seychelles.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAI - SEZ

Time difference between Praia (Cape Verde) and Mahe Island (Seychelles) is 5 Hours.
Mahe Island time is 5 Hours ahead of Praia.

Location	Local Time
Praia (Cape Verde)	2026-07-30, 12:49:05 -01
Mahe Island (Seychelles)	2026-07-30, 17:49:05 +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

Praia International Airport (RAI / GVNP) Praia, Cape Verde

Destination

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