DKR
Dakar
Senegal
17,295 km
10,747 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
17,295 km
10,747 mi / 9,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
269°
west

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DKR MXS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code DKR MXS
ICAO Code GOOY NSMA
City Dakar Maota
Country Senegal Samoa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Apia
Elevation 85 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Dakar (DKR) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 17,295 kilometers (10,747 miles / 9,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Samoa. 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 07:18 in Dakar, it's 20:18 in Maota. With a 13-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 Maota (MXS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 85° (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 Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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