DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,167 km
5,696 miles
ROL
Roosevelt
United States
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR ROL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Roosevelt Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR ROL
ICAO Code GOOY K74V
City Dakar Roosevelt
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 5,176 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 40.280000, -110.050000

Dakar (DKR) to Roosevelt (ROL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Roosevelt Municipal Airport (ROL) in Roosevelt, United States is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 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 15:27 in Dakar, it's 08:27 in Roosevelt. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,091 feet between the two airports. Roosevelt Municipal Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Roosevelt (ROL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Roosevelt Municipal Airport (ROL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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