DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,263 km
3,892 miles
ORF
Norfolk
United States
Distance
6,263 km
3,892 mi / 3,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR ORF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Norfolk International Airport
IATA Code DKR ORF
ICAO Code GOOY KORF
City Dakar Norfolk
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 36.890000, -76.200000

Dakar (DKR) to Norfolk (ORF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, United States is 6,263 kilometers (3,892 miles / 3,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 19:57 in Dakar, it's 14:57 in Norfolk. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Norfolk (ORF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 97° (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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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