DKR
Dakar
Senegal
17,745 km
11,027 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,745 km
11,027 mi / 9,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MDU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code DKR MDU
ICAO Code GOOY AYMN
City Dakar N/A
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Dakar (DKR) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 17,745 kilometers (11,027 miles / 9,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 03:14 in Dakar, it's 13:14 in Mendi Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,595 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 296° (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 Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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