AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
17,736 km
11,021 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
17,736 km
11,021 mi / 9,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
291°
west northwest

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AWB DKR
Airport Name Awaba Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code AWB DKR
ICAO Code AYAW GOOY
City Awaba Dakar
Country Papua New Guinea Senegal
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Dakar
Elevation 32 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 14.740000, -17.490000

Awaba (AWB) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 17,736 kilometers (11,021 miles / 9,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Awaba, it's 17:19 in Dakar. 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 Dakar (DKR) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Awaba Airport (AWB) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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