DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,628 km
8,468 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
13,628 km
8,468 mi / 7,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
22°
north northeast

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DKR SDS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code DKR SDS
ICAO Code GOOY RJSD
City Dakar N/A
Country Senegal Japan
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 85 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.060000, 138.410000

Dakar (DKR) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 13,628 kilometers (8,468 miles / 7,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Dakar, it's 03:41 in Sado Airport. With a 9-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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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