DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,978 km
8,686 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
13,978 km
8,686 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR NAU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code DKR NAU
ICAO Code GOOY NTGN
City Dakar Napuka Island
Country Senegal French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 85 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Dakar (DKR) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 13,978 kilometers (8,686 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 21:35 in Dakar, it's 11:35 in Napuka Island. 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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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