BEC
Wichita
United States
8,119 km
5,045 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
8,119 km
5,045 mi / 4,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

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BEC DKR
Airport Name Beech Factory Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BEC DKR
ICAO Code KBEC GOOY
City Wichita Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,409 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 37.690000, -97.210000 14.740000, -17.490000

Wichita (BEC) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beech Factory Airport (BEC) in Wichita, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 8,119 kilometers (5,045 miles / 4,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 12:32 in Wichita, it's 18:32 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,324 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Beech Factory Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Wichita (BEC) follows a heading of 305° (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 Beech Factory Airport (BEC) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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