DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,957 km
5,565 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
8,957 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR GWS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR GWS
ICAO Code GOOY KGWS
City Dakar Glenwood Springs
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 39.510000, -107.310000

Dakar (DKR) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 8,957 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:35 in Dakar, it's 03:35 in Glenwood Springs. 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 5,831 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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