DKR
Dakar
Senegal
15,281 km
9,495 miles
MKR
Meekatharra Airport
Australia
Distance
15,281 km
9,495 mi / 8,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MKR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Meekatharra Airport
IATA Code DKR MKR
ICAO Code GOOY YMEK
City Dakar N/A
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Perth
Elevation 85 ft 1,713 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -26.610000, 118.550000

Dakar (DKR) to Meekatharra Airport (MKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Meekatharra Airport (MKR) in Meekatharra Airport, Australia is 15,281 kilometers (9,495 miles / 8,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 23:48 in Dakar, it's 07:48 in Meekatharra Airport. With a 8-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 1,628 feet between the two airports. Meekatharra Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Meekatharra Airport (MKR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 263° (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 Meekatharra Airport (MKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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