DKR
Dakar
Senegal
17,912 km
11,130 miles
GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,912 km
11,130 mi / 9,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR GKA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Goroka Airport
IATA Code DKR GKA
ICAO Code GOOY AYGA
City Dakar Goronka
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 5,282 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -6.080000, 145.390000

Dakar (DKR) to Goronka (GKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea is 17,912 kilometers (11,130 miles / 9,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:24 in Dakar, it's 23:24 in Goronka. 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 5,197 feet between the two airports. Goroka Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goronka (GKA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Goroka Airport (GKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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