DKR
Dakar
Senegal
16,416 km
10,200 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
16,416 km
10,200 mi / 8,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
101°
east

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DKR NLS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code DKR NLS
ICAO Code GOOY YNIC
City Dakar N/A
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Perth
Elevation 85 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Dakar (DKR) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 16,416 kilometers (10,200 miles / 8,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 11:41 in Dakar, it's 19:41 in Nicholson Airport. 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 269° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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