DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,746 km
7,298 miles
GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
Distance
11,746 km
7,298 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
67°
east northeast

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DKR GWA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gwa Airport
IATA Code DKR GWA
ICAO Code GOOY VYGW
City Dakar Gwa
Country Senegal Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Yangon
Elevation 85 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 17.600000, 94.580000

Dakar (DKR) to Gwa (GWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar is 11,746 kilometers (7,298 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:30 in Dakar, it's 01:00 in Gwa. With a 6.5-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 Gwa (GWA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 291° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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