BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
10,072 km
6,259 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
10,072 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BLU DKR
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BLU DKR
ICAO Code KBLU GOOY
City Emigrant Gap Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5,284 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 14.740000, -17.490000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 10,072 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 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 11:13 in Emigrant Gap, it's 19:13 in Dakar. With a 8-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 5,199 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 311° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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