DKR
Dakar
Senegal
16,906 km
10,505 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,906 km
10,505 mi / 9,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
70°
east northeast

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DKR WET
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code DKR WET
ICAO Code GOOY WABG
City Dakar Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Senegal Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 85 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Dakar (DKR) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,906 kilometers (10,505 miles / 9,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Indonesia. 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 09:38 in Dakar, it's 18:38 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,542 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 294° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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