DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,999 km
4,970 miles
IDP
Independence
United States
Distance
7,999 km
4,970 mi / 4,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR IDP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Independence Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR IDP
ICAO Code GOOY KIDP
City Dakar Independence
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 825 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 37.160000, -95.780000

Dakar (DKR) to Independence (IDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) in Independence, United States is 7,999 kilometers (4,970 miles / 4,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 10:09 in Dakar, it's 04:09 in Independence. 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 Independence (IDP) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 85° (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 Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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