DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,237 km
8,225 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
13,237 km
8,225 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KUV
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code DKR KUV
ICAO Code GOOY RKJK
City Dakar Kunsan
Country Senegal South Korea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Seoul
Elevation 85 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.900000, 126.620000

Dakar (DKR) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 13,237 kilometers (8,225 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 South Korea. 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 14:30 in Dakar, it's 23:30 in Kunsan. 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 Kunsan (KUV) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 320° (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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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