DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,205 km
6,963 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
11,205 km
6,963 mi / 6,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR ZHM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code DKR ZHM
ICAO Code GOOY VGSH
City Dakar Shamshernagar
Country Senegal Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 85 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 24.420000, 91.880000

Dakar (DKR) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 11,205 kilometers (6,963 miles / 6,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Dakar, it's 06:32 in Shamshernagar. 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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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