DKR
Dakar
Senegal
16,774 km
10,423 miles
WYA
Whyalla
Australia
Distance
16,774 km
10,423 mi / 9,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR WYA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Whyalla Airport
IATA Code DKR WYA
ICAO Code GOOY YWHA
City Dakar Whyalla
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 85 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -33.060000, 137.510000

Dakar (DKR) to Whyalla (WYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Whyalla Airport (WYA) in Whyalla, Australia is 16,774 kilometers (10,423 miles / 9,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Australia. 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 06:38 in Dakar, it's 17:08 in Whyalla. With a 10.5-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 Whyalla (WYA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Whyalla Airport (WYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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