DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,916 km
4,919 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
7,916 km
4,919 mi / 4,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR RKR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code DKR RKR
ICAO Code GOOY KRKR
City Dakar Poteau
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 451 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.020000, -94.620000

Dakar (DKR) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 7,916 kilometers (4,919 miles / 4,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 14:57 in Dakar, it's 08:57 in Poteau. 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 Poteau (RKR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 85° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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