DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,762 km
4,823 miles
FCM
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
7,762 km
4,823 mi / 4,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR FCM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Flying Cloud Airport
IATA Code DKR FCM
ICAO Code GOOY KFCM
City Dakar Minneapolis
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 906 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 44.800000, -93.500000

Dakar (DKR) to Minneapolis (FCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States is 7,762 kilometers (4,823 miles / 4,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 01:58 in Dakar, it's 19:58 in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis (FCM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 89° (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 Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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