CYW
Celaya
Mexico
8,768 km
5,448 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
8,768 km
5,448 mi / 4,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CYW DKR
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CYW DKR
ICAO Code MMCY GOOY
City Celaya Dakar
Country Mexico Senegal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5,709 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 14.740000, -17.490000

Celaya (CYW) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 8,768 kilometers (5,448 miles / 4,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Mexico 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 Celaya, 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,624 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 289° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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