DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,587 km
5,336 miles
DRT
Del Rio
United States
Distance
8,587 km
5,336 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR DRT
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Del Rio International Airport
IATA Code DKR DRT
ICAO Code GOOY KDRT
City Dakar Del Rio
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 1,002 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 29.370000, -100.930000

Dakar (DKR) to Del Rio (DRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Del Rio International Airport (DRT) in Del Rio, United States is 8,587 kilometers (5,336 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Senegal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:39 in Dakar, it's 13:39 in Del Rio. 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 Del Rio (DRT) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Del Rio International Airport (DRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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