DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,321 km
5,792 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
9,321 km
5,792 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SAD
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR SAD
ICAO Code GOOY KSAD
City Dakar Safford
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Phoenix
Elevation 85 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.850000, -109.640000

Dakar (DKR) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 9,321 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 10:09 in Dakar, it's 03:09 in Safford. 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 3,093 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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