DKR
Dakar
Senegal
19,442 km
12,081 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
19,442 km
12,081 mi / 10,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR MTV
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code DKR MTV
ICAO Code GOOY NVSA
City Dakar Ablow
Country Senegal Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Efate
Elevation 85 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -13.670000, 167.710000

Dakar (DKR) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 19,442 kilometers (12,081 miles / 10,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 07:31 in Dakar, it's 18:31 in Ablow. With a 11-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 Ablow (MTV) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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