Can You See Seychelles From a Plane? Best Seat Side Guide

19 flight routes pass within 150 km of Seychelles. Find out which side of the plane has the best views.

The granite islands of the Seychelles with their distinctive boulder beaches and surrounding turquoise waters are visible on Indian Ocean routes.

Routes that pass it19

NBO → SEZ Nairobi to Mahe · 1 km Both SEZ → NBO Mahe to Nairobi · 1 km Both SEZ → WIL Mahe to Nairobi · 1 km Both WIL → SEZ Nairobi to Mahe · 1 km Both ADD → SEZ Addis Ababa to Mahe · 3 km Both AUH → SEZ Abu Dhabi to Mahe · 3 km Both DOH → SEZ Doha to Mahe · 3 km Both DXB → SEZ Dubai to Mahe · 3 km Both JFK → SEZ New York to Mahe · 3 km Both LHR → SEZ London to Mahe · 3 km Both PRI → SEZ Praslin to Mahe · 3 km Both SEZ → ADD Mahe to Addis Ababa · 3 km Both SEZ → AUH Mahe to Abu Dhabi · 3 km Both SEZ → DOH Mahe to Doha · 3 km Both SEZ → DXB Mahe to Dubai · 3 km Both SEZ → JFK Mahe to New York · 3 km Both SEZ → LHR Mahe to London · 3 km Both SEZ → PRI Mahe to Praslin · 3 km Both THE → SIN Teresina to Singapore · 22 km Both

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 — 19 flight routes pass within 150 km of Seychelles. The closest routes include Nairobi to Mahe, Mahe to Nairobi, Mahe to Nairobi. Sit on the Both side, 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, sit on the Both side; on a Mahe to Nairobi flight, sit on the Both side; on a Mahe to Nairobi flight, sit on the Both side.