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The granite islands of the Seychelles with their distinctive boulder beaches and surrounding turquoise waters are visible on Indian Ocean routes.
23Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it23
NBO → SEZ
Both Sides
SEZ → NBO
Both Sides
SEZ → WIL
Both Sides
WIL → SEZ
Both Sides
ADD → SEZ
Both Sides
AUH → SEZ
Both Sides
DOH → SEZ
Both Sides
DXB → SEZ
Both Sides
FRA → SEZ
Both Sides
JFK → SEZ
Both Sides
LHR → SEZ
Both Sides
MRU → SEZ
Both Sides
PRI → SEZ
Both Sides
SEZ → ADD
Both Sides
SEZ → AUH
Both Sides
SEZ → DOH
Both Sides
SEZ → DXB
Both Sides
SEZ → JFK
Both Sides
SEZ → LHR
Both Sides
SEZ → MRU
Both Sides
SEZ → PRI
Both Sides
SIN → THE
Left
THE → SIN
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Seychelles from a plane?
Yes — 23 flight routes pass within 150 km of Seychelles. The closest routes include Nairobi to Mahe, Mahe to Nairobi, Mahe to Nairobi. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Seychelles?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Seychelles: on a Nairobi to Mahe flight, visible from both sides; on a Mahe to Nairobi flight, visible from both sides; on a Mahe to Nairobi flight, visible from both sides.