DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
15,879 km
9,867 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
15,879 km
9,867 mi / 8,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Perth
Heading
271°
west

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DCN DKR
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code DCN DKR
ICAO Code YCIN GOOY
City N/A Dakar
Country Australia Senegal
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Dakar
Elevation 300 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 14.740000, -17.490000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 15,879 kilometers (9,867 miles / 8,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Australia with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 10:51 in Dakar. With a 8-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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 100° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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