DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,010 km
4,356 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
7,010 km
4,356 mi / 3,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SME
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR SME
ICAO Code GOOY KSME
City Dakar Somerset
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 927 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 37.050000, -84.620000

Dakar (DKR) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 7,010 kilometers (4,356 miles / 3,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:08 in Dakar, it's 07:08 in Somerset. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Somerset (SME) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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