DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,928 km
5,548 miles
HDN
Hayden
United States
Distance
8,928 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR HDN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Yampa Valley Airport
IATA Code DKR HDN
ICAO Code GOOY KHDN
City Dakar Hayden
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 6,606 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 40.480000, -107.220000

Dakar (DKR) to Hayden (HDN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) in Hayden, United States is 8,928 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 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 17:24 in Dakar, it's 10:24 in Hayden. 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 6,521 feet between the two airports. Yampa Valley 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 Hayden (HDN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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