The flight distance from Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 18,153 kilometers (11,280 miles / 9,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Australia 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 06:59 in Cooktown Airport, it's 20:59 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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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