DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,432 km
5,239 miles
DYS
Abilene
United States
Distance
8,432 km
5,239 mi / 4,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR DYS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Dyess Afb Airport
IATA Code DKR DYS
ICAO Code GOOY KDYS
City Dakar Abilene
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 1,790 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.420000, -99.860000

Dakar (DKR) to Abilene (DYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States is 8,432 kilometers (5,239 miles / 4,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 19:01 in Dakar, it's 13:01 in Abilene. 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 1,705 feet between the two airports. Dyess Afb Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Abilene (DYS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 81° (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 Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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