DKR
Dakar
Senegal
14,386 km
8,939 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
14,386 km
8,939 mi / 7,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LWY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code DKR LWY
ICAO Code GOOY WBGW
City Dakar Lawas
Country Senegal Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 85 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 4.850000, 115.410000

Dakar (DKR) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 14,386 kilometers (8,939 miles / 7,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 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 20:16 in Dakar, it's 04:16 in Lawas. 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 Lawas (LWY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 294° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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