DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,323 km
7,657 miles
PKX
Beijing
China
Distance
12,323 km
7,657 mi / 6,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR PKX
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Beijing Daxing International Airport
IATA Code DKR PKX
ICAO Code GOOY ZBAD
City Dakar Beijing
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 39.500000, 116.400000

Dakar (DKR) to Beijing (PKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing, China is 12,323 kilometers (7,657 miles / 6,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 04:19 in Dakar, it's 12:19 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (PKX) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 312° (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 Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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