DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,013 km
4,979 miles
YGM
Gimli
Canada
Distance
8,013 km
4,979 mi / 4,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR YGM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gimli Industrial Park Airport
IATA Code DKR YGM
ICAO Code GOOY CYGM
City Dakar Gimli
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Winnipeg
Elevation 85 ft 753 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 50.630000, -97.040000

Dakar (DKR) to Gimli (YGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) in Gimli, Canada is 8,013 kilometers (4,979 miles / 4,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 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 12:28 in Dakar, it's 06:28 in Gimli. 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.

The return flight from Gimli (YGM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 88° (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 Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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