DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,287 km
8,256 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
13,287 km
8,256 mi / 7,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MEP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code DKR MEP
ICAO Code GOOY WMAU
City Dakar Mersing
Country Senegal Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 85 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 2.380000, 103.870000

Dakar (DKR) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 13,287 kilometers (8,256 miles / 7,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 19:40 in Dakar, it's 03:40 in Mersing. 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 Mersing (MEP) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 288° (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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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