DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,068 km
11,227 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,068 km
11,227 mi / 9,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LAE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code DKR LAE
ICAO Code GOOY AYNZ
City Dakar Nadzab
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Dakar (DKR) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 18,068 kilometers (11,227 miles / 9,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 22:27 in Dakar, it's 08:27 in Nadzab. 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 Nadzab (LAE) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 299° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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