DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,928 km
8,033 miles
HIA
Huai'an
China
Distance
12,928 km
8,033 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
40°
northeast

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DKR HIA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lianshui Airport
IATA Code DKR HIA
ICAO Code GOOY ZSSH
City Dakar Huai'an
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 33.790000, 119.120000

Dakar (DKR) to Huai'an (HIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lianshui Airport (HIA) in Huai'an, China is 12,928 kilometers (8,033 miles / 6,981 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 12:19 in Dakar, it's 20:19 in Huai'an. 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 Huai'an (HIA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lianshui Airport (HIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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