BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
13,322 km
8,278 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
13,322 km
8,278 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKS DKR
Airport Name Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BKS DKR
ICAO Code WIPL GOOY
City Bengkulu-Sumatra Island Dakar
Country Indonesia Senegal
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Dakar
Elevation 50 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -3.860000, 102.340000 14.740000, -17.490000

Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 13,322 kilometers (8,278 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 09:06 in Dakar. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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