DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,888 km
8,008 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
12,888 km
8,008 mi / 6,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SWY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code DKR SWY
ICAO Code GOOY WMBA
City Dakar Sitiawan
Country Senegal Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 85 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 4.220000, 100.700000

Dakar (DKR) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 12,888 kilometers (8,008 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 05:40 in Dakar, it's 13:40 in Sitiawan. 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 Sitiawan (SWY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 289° (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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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