CDS
Childress
United States
8,438 km
5,243 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
8,438 km
5,243 mi / 4,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

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CDS DKR
Airport Name Childress Municipal Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CDS DKR
ICAO Code KCDS GOOY
City Childress Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,954 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -100.290000 14.740000, -17.490000

Childress (CDS) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 8,438 kilometers (5,243 miles / 4,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 08:19 in Childress, it's 14:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,869 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Childress Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 302° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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