DCU
Decatur
United States
7,219 km
4,486 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
7,219 km
4,486 mi / 3,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

DCU DKR
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code DCU DKR
ICAO Code KDCU GOOY
City Decatur Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 592 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 14.740000, -17.490000

Decatur (DCU) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 7,219 kilometers (4,486 miles / 3,898 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 05:28 in Decatur, it's 11:28 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 Decatur (DCU) 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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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