DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,956 km
3,701 miles
LWM
Lawrence
United States
Distance
5,956 km
3,701 mi / 3,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR LWM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lawrence Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR LWM
ICAO Code GOOY KLWM
City Dakar Lawrence
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 148 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 42.720000, -71.120000

Dakar (DKR) to Lawrence (LWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) in Lawrence, United States is 5,956 kilometers (3,701 miles / 3,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 18:32 in Dakar, it's 13:32 in Lawrence. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lawrence (LWM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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