DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,680 km
6,636 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,680 km
6,636 mi / 5,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
80°
east

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DKR HIM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code DKR HIM
ICAO Code GOOY VCCH
City Dakar Hingurakgoda
Country Senegal Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Colombo
Elevation 85 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 8.050000, 80.980000

Dakar (DKR) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 10,680 kilometers (6,636 miles / 5,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 18:40 in Dakar, it's 00:10 in Hingurakgoda. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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