AMW
Ames
United States
7,780 km
4,834 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
7,780 km
4,834 mi / 4,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

AMW DKR
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code AMW DKR
ICAO Code KAMW GOOY
City Ames Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 956 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 14.740000, -17.490000

Ames (AMW) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 7,780 kilometers (4,834 miles / 4,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 United States with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Ames, it's 22:12 in Dakar. 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 Dakar (DKR) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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