DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,161 km
6,935 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
11,161 km
6,935 mi / 6,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SHL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code DKR SHL
ICAO Code GOOY VEBI
City Dakar Shillong
Country Senegal India
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 85 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 25.700000, 91.980000

Dakar (DKR) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 11,161 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 India. 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 09:20 in Dakar, it's 14:50 in Shillong. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,825 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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