DKR
Dakar
Senegal
14,795 km
9,193 miles
MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
Distance
14,795 km
9,193 mi / 7,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
112°
east southeast

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DKR MJK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Shark Bay Airport
IATA Code DKR MJK
ICAO Code GOOY YSHK
City Dakar Monkey Mia
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Perth
Elevation 85 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -25.890000, 113.580000

Dakar (DKR) to Monkey Mia (MJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 14,795 kilometers (9,193 miles / 7,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Australia. 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 02:58 in Dakar, it's 10:58 in Monkey Mia. 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 Monkey Mia (MJK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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