DKR
Dakar
Senegal
14,411 km
8,954 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
14,411 km
8,954 mi / 7,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR KHZ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code DKR KHZ
ICAO Code GOOY NTKA
City Dakar Kauehi
Country Senegal French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 85 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Dakar (DKR) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 14,411 kilometers (8,954 miles / 7,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 05:56 in Dakar, it's 19:56 in Kauehi. With a 10-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 Kauehi (KHZ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 84° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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