DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,167 km
8,182 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
13,167 km
8,182 mi / 7,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KUA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code DKR KUA
ICAO Code GOOY WMKD
City Dakar Kuantan
Country Senegal Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 85 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 3.780000, 103.210000

Dakar (DKR) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 13,167 kilometers (8,182 miles / 7,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Malaysia. 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 15:47 in Dakar, it's 23:47 in Kuantan. With a 8-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 Kuantan (KUA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 289° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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