BED
Bedford
United States
5,963 km
3,705 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
5,963 km
3,705 mi / 3,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

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BED DKR
Airport Name Laurence G Hanscom Field Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BED DKR
ICAO Code KBED GOOY
City Bedford Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dakar
Elevation 132 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 42.470000, -71.290000 14.740000, -17.490000

Bedford (BED) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 5,963 kilometers (3,705 miles / 3,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 11:53 in Bedford, it's 16:53 in Dakar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Bedford (BED) follows a heading of 312° (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 Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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