DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,407 km
7,709 miles
HDG
Handan
China
Distance
12,407 km
7,709 mi / 6,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
40°
northeast

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DKR HDG
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Handan Airport
IATA Code DKR HDG
ICAO Code GOOY ZBHD
City Dakar Handan
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 229 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 36.530000, 114.430000

Dakar (DKR) to Handan (HDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China is 12,407 kilometers (7,709 miles / 6,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 21:18 in Dakar, it's 05:18 in Handan. 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 Handan (HDG) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Handan Airport (HDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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