DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,967 km
6,815 miles
KSM
St Mary'S
United States
Distance
10,967 km
6,815 mi / 5,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR KSM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport St Mary's Airport
IATA Code DKR KSM
ICAO Code GOOY PASM
City Dakar St Mary'S
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Nome
Elevation 85 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 62.060000, -163.300000

Dakar (DKR) to St Mary'S (KSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to St Mary's Airport (KSM) in St Mary'S, United States is 10,967 kilometers (6,815 miles / 5,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 04:47 in St Mary'S. With a 9-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 St Mary'S (KSM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 St Mary's Airport (KSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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