DKR
Dakar
Senegal
19,178 km
11,917 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
19,178 km
11,917 mi / 10,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR LIF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code DKR LIF
ICAO Code GOOY NWWL
City Dakar Lifou
Country Senegal New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 85 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Dakar (DKR) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 19,178 kilometers (11,917 miles / 10,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 10:06 in Dakar, it's 21:06 in Lifou. With a 11-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 Lifou (LIF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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