DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,301 km
3,915 miles
NHK
Patuxent River
United States
Distance
6,301 km
3,915 mi / 3,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR NHK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport
IATA Code DKR NHK
ICAO Code GOOY KNHK
City Dakar Patuxent River
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.290000, -76.410000

Dakar (DKR) to Patuxent River (NHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) in Patuxent River, United States is 6,301 kilometers (3,915 miles / 3,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 01:05 in Dakar, it's 20:05 in Patuxent River. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Patuxent River (NHK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 98° (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 Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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