ALX
Alexander City
United States
7,132 km
4,432 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
7,132 km
4,432 mi / 3,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
89°
east

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ALX DKR
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code ALX DKR
ICAO Code KALX GOOY
City Alexander City Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 686 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 14.740000, -17.490000

Alexander City (ALX) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 7,132 kilometers (4,432 miles / 3,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 11:45 in Alexander City, it's 17:45 in Dakar. With a 6-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 Dakar (DKR) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 300° (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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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