DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,837 km
5,491 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
8,837 km
5,491 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR YSM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code DKR YSM
ICAO Code GOOY CYSM
City Dakar Fort Smith
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Edmonton
Elevation 85 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 60.020000, -111.960000

Dakar (DKR) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 8,837 kilometers (5,491 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 14:38 in Dakar, it's 07:38 in Fort Smith. With a 7-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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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