DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,965 km
6,192 miles
YDA
Dawson City
Canada
Distance
9,965 km
6,192 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR YDA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Dawson City Airport
IATA Code DKR YDA
ICAO Code GOOY CYDA
City Dakar Dawson City
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Vancouver
Elevation 85 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 64.040000, -139.130000

Dakar (DKR) to Dawson City (YDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Dawson City Airport (YDA) in Dawson City, Canada is 9,965 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Canada. 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 18:41 in Dakar, it's 10:41 in Dawson City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Dawson City Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Dawson City (YDA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 55° (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 Dawson City Airport (YDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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