DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,435 km
11,455 miles
MKY
Mackay
Australia
Distance
18,435 km
11,455 mi / 9,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MKY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mackay Airport
IATA Code DKR MKY
ICAO Code GOOY YBMK
City Dakar Mackay
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 85 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -21.170000, 149.180000

Dakar (DKR) to Mackay (MKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mackay Airport (MKY) in Mackay, Australia is 18,435 kilometers (11,455 miles / 9,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 16:30 in Dakar, it's 02:30 in Mackay. With a 10-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 Mackay (MKY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Mackay Airport (MKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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