DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,232 km
4,494 miles
VPZ
Valparaiso
United States
Distance
7,232 km
4,494 mi / 3,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR VPZ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Porter County Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR VPZ
ICAO Code GOOY KVPZ
City Dakar Valparaiso
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 41.450000, -87.010000

Dakar (DKR) to Valparaiso (VPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, United States is 7,232 kilometers (4,494 miles / 3,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 15:13 in Dakar, it's 09:13 in Valparaiso. 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 (VPZ) 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 Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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