DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,317 km
5,789 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,317 km
5,789 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
304°
northwest

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DKR SOW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR SOW
ICAO Code GOOY KSOW
City Dakar Show Low
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Phoenix
Elevation 85 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 34.270000, -110.010000

Dakar (DKR) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,317 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 11:56 in Dakar, it's 04:56 in Show Low. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,331 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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