DKR
Dakar
Senegal
17,713 km
11,006 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
17,713 km
11,006 mi / 9,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
272°
west

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DKR WLS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code DKR WLS
ICAO Code GOOY NLWW
City Dakar Wallis Island
Country Senegal WF
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 85 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Dakar (DKR) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 17,713 kilometers (11,006 miles / 9,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 WF. 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 19:33 in Dakar, it's 07:33 in Wallis Island. 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 83° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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