DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,251 km
5,127 miles
HLR
Fort Cavazos (Killeen)
United States
Distance
8,251 km
5,127 mi / 4,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR HLR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport
IATA Code DKR HLR
ICAO Code GOOY KHLR
City Dakar Fort Cavazos (Killeen)
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 910 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 31.100000, -97.700000

Dakar (DKR) to Fort Cavazos (Killeen) (HLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport (HLR) in Fort Cavazos (Killeen), United States is 8,251 kilometers (5,127 miles / 4,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 13:13 in Dakar, it's 07:13 in Fort Cavazos (Killeen). With a 6-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 Fort Cavazos (Killeen) (HLR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 82° (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 Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport (HLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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