DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,030 km
6,232 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
10,030 km
6,232 mi / 5,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SLE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code DKR SLE
ICAO Code GOOY KSLE
City Dakar Salem
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 44.910000, -123.000000

Dakar (DKR) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 10,030 kilometers (6,232 miles / 5,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 15:28 in Dakar, it's 07:28 in Salem. With a 8-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 Salem (SLE) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 69° (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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.