DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,895 km
6,148 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
9,895 km
6,148 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR YHS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code DKR YHS
ICAO Code GOOY CAP3
City Dakar Sechelt-Gibsons
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Vancouver
Elevation 85 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 49.460000, -123.720000

Dakar (DKR) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 9,895 kilometers (6,148 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 11:47 in Dakar, it's 03:47 in Sechelt-Gibsons. 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 Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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