DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,018 km
11,196 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
18,018 km
11,196 mi / 9,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR VBV
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code DKR VBV
ICAO Code GOOY NFVB
City Dakar Vanua Balavu
Country Senegal Fiji
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 85 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Dakar (DKR) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 18,018 kilometers (11,196 miles / 9,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Fiji. 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 00:57 in Dakar, it's 12:57 in Vanua Balavu. With a 12-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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 95° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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