The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,493 kilometers (10,248 miles / 8,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Indonesia. 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 22:10 in Dakar, it's 07:10 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 9-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 Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.