DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,449 km
11,464 miles
TFI
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,449 km
11,464 mi / 9,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR TFI
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Tufi Airport
IATA Code DKR TFI
ICAO Code GOOY AYTU
City Dakar Tufi
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -9.080000, 149.320000

Dakar (DKR) to Tufi (TFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Tufi Airport (TFI) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea is 18,449 kilometers (11,464 miles / 9,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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 22:50 in Dakar, it's 08:50 in Tufi. With a 10-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 Tufi (TFI) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 295° (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 Tufi Airport (TFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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