DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,340 km
5,182 miles
VTN
Valentine
United States
Distance
8,340 km
5,182 mi / 4,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR VTN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Miller Field
IATA Code DKR VTN
ICAO Code GOOY KVTN
City Dakar Valentine
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 42.860000, -100.550000

Dakar (DKR) to Valentine (VTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Miller Field (VTN) in Valentine, United States is 8,340 kilometers (5,182 miles / 4,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 00:35 in Dakar, it's 18:35 in Valentine. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,510 feet between the two airports. Miller Field sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Valentine (VTN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 84° (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 Miller Field (VTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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