DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,028 km
6,853 miles
KWT
Kwethluk
United States
Distance
11,028 km
6,853 mi / 5,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR KWT
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kwethluk Airport
IATA Code DKR KWT
ICAO Code GOOY PFKW
City Dakar Kwethluk
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Anchorage
Elevation 85 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 60.790000, -161.440000

Dakar (DKR) to Kwethluk (KWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kwethluk Airport (KWT) in Kwethluk, United States is 11,028 kilometers (6,853 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 18:31 in Dakar, it's 09:31 in Kwethluk. 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 Kwethluk (KWT) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 35° (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 Kwethluk Airport (KWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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