DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,605 km
11,560 miles
GUR
Gurney
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,605 km
11,560 mi / 10,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR GUR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gurney Airport
IATA Code DKR GUR
ICAO Code GOOY AYGN
City Dakar Gurney
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -10.310000, 150.330000

Dakar (DKR) to Gurney (GUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gurney Airport (GUR) in Gurney, Papua New Guinea is 18,605 kilometers (11,560 miles / 10,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 14:22 in Dakar, it's 00:22 in Gurney. 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 Gurney (GUR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 292° (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 Gurney Airport (GUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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