DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,578 km
6,573 miles
SKW
Skwentna
United States
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
340°
north northwest

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DKR SKW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Skwentna Airport
IATA Code DKR SKW
ICAO Code GOOY PASW
City Dakar Skwentna
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Anchorage
Elevation 85 ft 148 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 61.970000, -151.200000

Dakar (DKR) to Skwentna (SKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Skwentna Airport (SKW) in Skwentna, United States is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 17:09 in Dakar, it's 08:09 in Skwentna. 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 Skwentna (SKW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 45° (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 Skwentna Airport (SKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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