DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,929 km
6,791 miles
GOQ
Golmud
China
Distance
10,929 km
6,791 mi / 5,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
49°
northeast

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DKR GOQ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Golmud Airport
IATA Code DKR GOQ
ICAO Code GOOY ZLGM
City Dakar Golmud
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 36.400000, 94.790000

Dakar (DKR) to Golmud (GOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China is 10,929 kilometers (6,791 miles / 5,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Dakar, it's 01:11 in Golmud. 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.

The return flight from Golmud (GOQ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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