DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,878 km
4,895 miles
MKC
Kansas City
United States
Distance
7,878 km
4,895 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR MKC
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA Code DKR MKC
ICAO Code GOOY KMKC
City Dakar Kansas City
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 757 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 39.120000, -94.590000

Dakar (DKR) to Kansas City (MKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States is 7,878 kilometers (4,895 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 11:33 in Dakar, it's 05:33 in Kansas City. With a 6-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 Kansas City (MKC) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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