DKR
Dakar
Senegal
17,240 km
10,713 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
17,240 km
10,713 mi / 9,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR FGI
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code DKR FGI
ICAO Code GOOY NSFI
City Dakar Apia
Country Senegal Samoa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Apia
Elevation 85 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Dakar (DKR) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 17,240 kilometers (10,713 miles / 9,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Samoa. 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 15:36 in Dakar, it's 04:36 in Apia. With a 13-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 Apia (FGI) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 85° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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