DKR
Dakar
Senegal
14,772 km
9,179 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
14,772 km
9,179 mi / 7,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR MDY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code DKR MDY
ICAO Code GOOY PMDY
City Dakar Midway Atoll
Country Senegal UM
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Midway
Elevation 85 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 28.200000, -177.380000

Dakar (DKR) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 14,772 kilometers (9,179 miles / 7,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Dakar, it's 03:49 in Midway Atoll. 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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