DKR
Dakar
Senegal
14,686 km
9,125 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
14,686 km
9,125 mi / 7,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR TWU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code DKR TWU
ICAO Code GOOY WBKW
City Dakar Tawau
Country Senegal Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 85 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 4.320000, 118.130000

Dakar (DKR) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 14,686 kilometers (9,125 miles / 7,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Dakar, it's 21:24 in Tawau. 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 Tawau (TWU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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