DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,026 km
4,987 miles
FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
Distance
8,026 km
4,987 mi / 4,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR FSD
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Joe Foss Field
IATA Code DKR FSD
ICAO Code GOOY KFSD
City Dakar Sioux Falls
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 1,430 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 43.580000, -96.740000

Dakar (DKR) to Sioux Falls (FSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States is 8,026 kilometers (4,987 miles / 4,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 14:20 in Dakar, it's 08:20 in Sioux Falls. 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 1,345 feet between the two airports. Joe Foss Field sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 86° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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