DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,596 km
5,341 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
8,596 km
5,341 mi / 4,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

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DKR STK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR STK
ICAO Code GOOY KSTK
City Dakar Sterling
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 40.610000, -103.260000

Dakar (DKR) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 8,596 kilometers (5,341 miles / 4,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 19:38 in Dakar, it's 12:38 in Sterling. 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 3,953 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 81° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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