DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,773 km
5,451 miles
RTN
Raton
United States
Distance
8,773 km
5,451 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR RTN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Raton Municipal/Crews Field
IATA Code DKR RTN
ICAO Code GOOY KRTN
City Dakar Raton
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 6,352 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 36.740000, -104.500000

Dakar (DKR) to Raton (RTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) in Raton, United States is 8,773 kilometers (5,451 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 19:18 in Dakar, it's 12:18 in Raton. 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 6,267 feet between the two airports. Raton Municipal/Crews Field 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 Raton (RTN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 80° (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 Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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