DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,550 km
7,798 miles
XFN
Xiangfan
China
Distance
12,550 km
7,798 mi / 6,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR XFN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Xiangfan Airport
IATA Code DKR XFN
ICAO Code GOOY ZHXF
City Dakar Xiangfan
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.150000, 112.290000

Dakar (DKR) to Xiangfan (XFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Xiangfan Airport (XFN) in Xiangfan, China is 12,550 kilometers (7,798 miles / 6,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Dakar, it's 12:21 in Xiangfan. With a 8-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 Xiangfan (XFN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Xiangfan Airport (XFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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