DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,217 km
11,320 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,217 km
11,320 mi / 9,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR WTP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code DKR WTP
ICAO Code GOOY AYWT
City Dakar Fatima Mission
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Dakar (DKR) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 18,217 kilometers (11,320 miles / 9,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 20:50 in Dakar, it's 06:50 in Fatima Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,115 feet between the two airports. Woitape 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 Fatima Mission (WTP) 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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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