DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,716 km
7,280 miles
WSF
Cape Sarichef
United States
Distance
11,716 km
7,280 mi / 6,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR WSF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Cape Sarichef Airport
IATA Code DKR WSF
ICAO Code GOOY PACS
City Dakar Cape Sarichef
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Nome
Elevation 85 ft 291 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 54.580000, -164.910000

Dakar (DKR) to Cape Sarichef (WSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) in Cape Sarichef, United States is 11,716 kilometers (7,280 miles / 6,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 00:40 in Dakar, it's 15:40 in Cape Sarichef. With a 9-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 Cape Sarichef (WSF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). 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 Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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