DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,992 km
6,209 miles
EDW
Edwards
United States
Distance
9,992 km
6,209 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR EDW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Edwards Afb Airport
IATA Code DKR EDW
ICAO Code GOOY KEDW
City Dakar Edwards
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 2,311 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 34.910000, -117.890000

Dakar (DKR) to Edwards (EDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) in Edwards, United States is 9,992 kilometers (6,209 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 14:41 in Dakar, it's 06:41 in Edwards. With a 8-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 2,226 feet between the two airports. Edwards Afb Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Edwards (EDW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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