DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,697 km
7,890 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
12,697 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR MES
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code DKR MES
ICAO Code GOOY WIMK
City Dakar Medan
Country Senegal Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 85 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 3.560000, 98.670000

Dakar (DKR) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 12,697 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east 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 Indonesia. 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 15:18 in Dakar, it's 22:18 in Medan. With a 7-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 Medan (MES) 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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