DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,151 km
11,278 miles
KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,151 km
11,278 mi / 9,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KVG
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kavieng Airport
IATA Code DKR KVG
ICAO Code GOOY AYKV
City Dakar Kavieng
Country Senegal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 85 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -2.580000, 150.810000

Dakar (DKR) to Kavieng (KVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea is 18,151 kilometers (11,278 miles / 9,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 10:38 in Dakar, it's 20:38 in Kavieng. 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 Kavieng (KVG) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 317° (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 Kavieng Airport (KVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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