Airport Comparison
Kundiawa (CMU) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 17,868 kilometers (11,102 miles / 9,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
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 00:47 in Kundiawa, it's 14:47 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,889 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.
The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.