AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
8,755 km
5,440 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
8,755 km
5,440 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
80°
east

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AFF DKR
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code AFF DKR
ICAO Code KAFF GOOY
City Colorado Springs Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Dakar
Elevation 6,576 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 14.740000, -17.490000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 8,755 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Colorado Springs, it's 18:20 in Dakar. 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 6,491 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 308° (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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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