DKR
Dakar
Senegal
19,367 km
12,034 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
19,367 km
12,034 mi / 10,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
249°
west southwest

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DKR VLS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Valesdir Airport
IATA Code DKR VLS
ICAO Code GOOY NVSV
City Dakar Valesdir
Country Senegal Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Efate
Elevation 85 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Dakar (DKR) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 19,367 kilometers (12,034 miles / 10,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 13:29 in Dakar, it's 00:29 in Valesdir. 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 Valesdir (VLS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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