DKR
Dakar
Senegal
18,350 km
11,402 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
18,350 km
11,402 mi / 9,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR VAU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code DKR VAU
ICAO Code GOOY NFNV
City Dakar Vatukoula
Country Senegal Fiji
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 85 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Dakar (DKR) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 18,350 kilometers (11,402 miles / 9,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 22:41 in Dakar, it's 10:41 in Vatukoula. 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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 98° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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