DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,168 km
4,454 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
7,168 km
4,454 mi / 3,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SYI
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR SYI
ICAO Code GOOY KSYI
City Dakar Shelbyville
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.600000, -86.400000

Dakar (DKR) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 7,168 kilometers (4,454 miles / 3,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 10:39 in Dakar, it's 04:39 in Shelbyville. With a 6-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 Shelbyville (SYI) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 90° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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