DKR
Dakar
Senegal
17,879 km
11,110 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
17,879 km
11,110 mi / 9,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
313°
northwest

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DKR NIG
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code DKR NIG
ICAO Code GOOY NGNU
City Dakar Nikunau
Country Senegal Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 85 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Dakar (DKR) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 17,879 kilometers (11,110 miles / 9,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Kiribati. 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 13:14 in Dakar, it's 01:14 in Nikunau. With a 12-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 Nikunau (NIG) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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