BWL
Blackwell
United States
8,142 km
5,059 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
8,142 km
5,059 mi / 4,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

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BWL DKR
Airport Name Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BWL DKR
ICAO Code KBKN GOOY
City Blackwell Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,030 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 36.750000, -97.350000 14.740000, -17.490000

Blackwell (BWL) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BWL) in Blackwell, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 8,142 kilometers (5,059 miles / 4,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 06:33 in Blackwell, it's 12:33 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 Blackwell (BWL) follows a heading of 305° (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 Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BWL) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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