DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,517 km
5,292 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
8,517 km
5,292 mi / 4,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR XWA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code DKR XWA
ICAO Code GOOY KXWA
City Dakar Williston
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 48.260000, -103.750000

Dakar (DKR) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 8,517 kilometers (5,292 miles / 4,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 14:47 in Dakar, it's 08:47 in Williston. 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 2,271 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 83° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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