DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,072 km
7,501 miles
KET
Kengtung
Myanmar
Distance
12,072 km
7,501 mi / 6,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
61°
east northeast

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DKR KET
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kengtung Airport
IATA Code DKR KET
ICAO Code GOOY VYKG
City Dakar Kengtung
Country Senegal Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Yangon
Elevation 85 ft 2,798 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 21.300000, 99.640000

Dakar (DKR) to Kengtung (KET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kengtung Airport (KET) in Kengtung, Myanmar is 12,072 kilometers (7,501 miles / 6,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Dakar, it's 02:25 in Kengtung. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,713 feet between the two airports. Kengtung Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kengtung (KET) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Kengtung Airport (KET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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