The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 17,331 kilometers (10,769 miles / 9,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:42 in Dakar, it's 01:42 in Vanimo Airport. 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 301° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.