DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,961 km
6,190 miles
IYK
Inyokern
United States
Distance
9,961 km
6,190 mi / 5,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR IYK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Inyokern Airport
IATA Code DKR IYK
ICAO Code GOOY KIYK
City Dakar Inyokern
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 2,457 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.660000, -117.830000

Dakar (DKR) to Inyokern (IYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Inyokern Airport (IYK) in Inyokern, United States is 9,961 kilometers (6,190 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 13:47 in Dakar, it's 05:47 in Inyokern. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,372 feet between the two airports. Inyokern Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Inyokern (IYK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 72° (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 Inyokern Airport (IYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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