DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,624 km
4,116 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
6,624 km
4,116 mi / 3,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SSC
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code DKR SSC
ICAO Code GOOY KSSC
City Dakar Sumter
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 33.970000, -80.470000

Dakar (DKR) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 6,624 kilometers (4,116 miles / 3,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 11:18 in Dakar, it's 06:18 in Sumter. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sumter (SSC) 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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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