Airport Comparison
| DKR | VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport | Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport |
| IATA Code | DKR | VPS |
| ICAO Code | GOOY | KVPS |
| City | Dakar | Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach |
| Country | Senegal | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 85 ft | 84 ft |
| Coordinates | 14.740000, -17.490000 | 30.480000, -86.530000 |
Dakar (DKR) to Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, United States is 7,195 kilometers (4,471 miles / 3,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
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 20:41 in Dakar, it's 14:41 in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach. 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 Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 87° (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 Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.