DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,078 km
11,233 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,078 km
11,233 mi / 9,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR WSU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code DKR WSU
ICAO Code GOOY AYWS
City Dakar Wasu
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Dakar (DKR) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 18,078 kilometers (11,233 miles / 9,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:01 in Dakar, it's 01:01 in Wasu. With a 10-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 Wasu (WSU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 301° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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