DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,800 km
7,954 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
12,800 km
7,954 mi / 6,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR VDO
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Van Don International Airport
IATA Code DKR VDO
ICAO Code GOOY VVVD
City Dakar Vân Đồn
Country Senegal Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 85 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 21.120000, 107.410000

Dakar (DKR) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 12,800 kilometers (7,954 miles / 6,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Vietnam. 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 15:10 in Dakar, it's 22:10 in Vân Đồn. With a 7-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 Vân Đồn (VDO) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 299° (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 Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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