DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,062 km
5,010 miles
DWH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,062 km
5,010 mi / 4,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR DWH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA Code DKR DWH
ICAO Code GOOY KDWH
City Dakar Houston
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 30.060000, -95.550000

Dakar (DKR) to Houston (DWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Houston, United States is 8,062 kilometers (5,010 miles / 4,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 00:44 in Dakar, it's 18:44 in Houston. 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 Houston (DWH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 83° (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 David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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