DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,483 km
4,028 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
6,483 km
4,028 mi / 3,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR RDU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code DKR RDU
ICAO Code GOOY KRDU
City Dakar Raleigh/Durham
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.880000, -78.790000

Dakar (DKR) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 6,483 kilometers (4,028 miles / 3,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 01:16 in Dakar, it's 20:16 in Raleigh/Durham. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 94° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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