DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,488 km
7,760 miles
LHK
Guanghua
China
Distance
12,488 km
7,760 mi / 6,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
45°
northeast

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DKR LHK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Guangzhou MR Air Base
IATA Code DKR LHK
ICAO Code GOOY ZHGH
City Dakar Guanghua
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.390000, 111.690000

Dakar (DKR) to Guanghua (LHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) in Guanghua, China is 12,488 kilometers (7,760 miles / 6,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 China. 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 03:17 in Dakar, it's 11:17 in Guanghua. 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.

The return flight from Guanghua (LHK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 306° (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 Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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