DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,422 km
11,447 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
18,422 km
11,447 mi / 9,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR RTA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code DKR RTA
ICAO Code GOOY NFNR
City Dakar Rotuma
Country Senegal Fiji
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 85 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Dakar (DKR) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 18,422 kilometers (11,447 miles / 9,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Fiji. 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 18:13 in Dakar, it's 06:13 in Rotuma. 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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