DKR
Dakar
Senegal
17,225 km
10,703 miles
GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
Distance
17,225 km
10,703 mi / 9,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR GOV
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gove Airport
IATA Code DKR GOV
ICAO Code GOOY YPGV
City Dakar Nhulunbuy
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Darwin
Elevation 85 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -12.270000, 136.820000

Dakar (DKR) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia is 17,225 kilometers (10,703 miles / 9,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:07 in Dakar, it's 11:37 in Nhulunbuy. With a 9.5-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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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