DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,505 km
7,770 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
12,505 km
7,770 mi / 6,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR VTE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code DKR VTE
ICAO Code GOOY VLVT
City Dakar Vientiane
Country Senegal Laos
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 85 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 17.990000, 102.560000

Dakar (DKR) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 12,505 kilometers (7,770 miles / 6,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Laos. 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 21:04 in Dakar, it's 04:04 in Vientiane. With a 7-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 Vientiane (VTE) 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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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