DKR
Dakar
Senegal
14,141 km
8,787 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
14,141 km
8,787 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
75°
east northeast

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DKR SBW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code DKR SBW
ICAO Code GOOY WBGS
City Dakar Sibu
Country Senegal Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kuching
Elevation 85 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 2.260000, 111.980000

Dakar (DKR) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 14,141 kilometers (8,787 miles / 7,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Malaysia. 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 01:27 in Dakar, it's 09:27 in Sibu. With a 8-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 Sibu (SBW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 290° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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