DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,720 km
6,040 miles
HES
Hermiston
United States
Distance
9,720 km
6,040 mi / 5,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR HES
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Hermiston Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR HES
ICAO Code GOOY KHRI
City Dakar Hermiston
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 644 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 45.830000, -119.260000

Dakar (DKR) to Hermiston (HES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Hermiston Municipal Airport (HES) in Hermiston, United States is 9,720 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 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 01:06 in Dakar, it's 17:06 in Hermiston. 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 Hermiston (HES) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 71° (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 Hermiston Municipal Airport (HES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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