The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 13,223 kilometers (8,216 miles / 7,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Dakar, it's 16:26 in Pleiku. With a 7-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 2,349 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.