BWI
Baltimore
United States
6,337 km
3,937 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
6,337 km
3,937 mi / 3,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
98°
east

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BWI DKR
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BWI DKR
ICAO Code KBWI GOOY
City Baltimore Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dakar
Elevation 143 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 14.740000, -17.490000

Baltimore (BWI) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 6,337 kilometers (3,937 miles / 3,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 02:05 in Baltimore, it's 07:05 in Dakar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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