DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,367 km
7,685 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
12,367 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR ZBY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code DKR ZBY
ICAO Code GOOY VLSB
City Dakar Sayaboury
Country Senegal Laos
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 85 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 19.230000, 101.730000

Dakar (DKR) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 12,367 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Laos. 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 14:37 in Dakar, it's 21:37 in Sayaboury. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,162 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 295° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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