ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
10,615 km
6,596 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
10,615 km
6,596 mi / 5,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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ACJ DKR
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code ACJ DKR
ICAO Code VCCA GOOY
City Anuradhapura Dakar
Country Sri Lanka Senegal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dakar
Elevation 324 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 14.740000, -17.490000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 10,615 kilometers (6,596 miles / 5,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Anuradhapura, it's 08:55 in Dakar. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 80° (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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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