DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,607 km
4,105 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
6,607 km
4,105 mi / 3,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR EKN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code DKR EKN
ICAO Code GOOY KEKN
City Dakar Elkins
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.890000, -79.860000

Dakar (DKR) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 6,607 kilometers (4,105 miles / 3,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 21:00 in Dakar, it's 16:00 in Elkins. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,902 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 96° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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