DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,419 km
5,852 miles
FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
Distance
9,419 km
5,852 mi / 5,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR FHU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field
IATA Code DKR FHU
ICAO Code GOOY KFHU
City Dakar Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Phoenix
Elevation 85 ft 4,719 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 31.590000, -110.340000

Dakar (DKR) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States is 9,419 kilometers (5,852 miles / 5,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 21:14 in Dakar, it's 14:14 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista. With a 7-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 4,634 feet between the two airports. Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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