Airport Comparison
Dakar (DKR) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 19,502 kilometers (12,118 miles / 10,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 260°.
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 Vanuatu. 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 10:45 in Dakar, it's 21:45 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 99° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.