DKR
Dakar
Senegal
19,375 km
12,039 miles
PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
Distance
19,375 km
12,039 mi / 10,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR PUV
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Poum Airport
IATA Code DKR PUV
ICAO Code GOOY NWWP
City Dakar Poum
Country Senegal New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 85 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -20.290000, 164.100000

Dakar (DKR) to Poum (PUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia is 19,375 kilometers (12,039 miles / 10,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 05:35 in Dakar, it's 16:35 in Poum. 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 Poum (PUV) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). 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 Poum Airport (PUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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