DEC
Decatur
United States
7,385 km
4,589 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
7,385 km
4,589 mi / 3,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
90°
east

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DEC DKR
Airport Name Decatur Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code DEC DKR
ICAO Code KDEC GOOY
City Decatur Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 682 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 14.740000, -17.490000

Decatur (DEC) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 7,385 kilometers (4,589 miles / 3,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 15:49 in Decatur, it's 21:49 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 (DEC) 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 Decatur Airport (DEC) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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