DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,881 km
5,519 miles
TSM
Taos
United States
Distance
8,881 km
5,519 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR TSM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Taos Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR TSM
ICAO Code GOOY KSKX
City Dakar Taos
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 7,095 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 36.450000, -105.670000

Dakar (DKR) to Taos (TSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) in Taos, United States is 8,881 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 00:03 in Dakar, it's 17:03 in Taos. 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 7,010 feet between the two airports. Taos 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 Taos (TSM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Taos Regional Airport (TSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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