DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,946 km
5,559 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
8,946 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR LAM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code DKR LAM
ICAO Code GOOY KLAM
City Dakar Los Alamos
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.880000, -106.270000

Dakar (DKR) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 8,946 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 10:08 in Dakar, it's 03:08 in Los Alamos. With a 7-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 7,086 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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