CGD
Changde
China
12,707 km
7,896 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
12,707 km
7,896 mi / 6,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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CGD DKR
Airport Name Changde Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CGD DKR
ICAO Code ZGCD GOOY
City Changde Dakar
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 128 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 28.920000, 111.640000 14.740000, -17.490000

Changde (CGD) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changde Airport (CGD) in Changde, China to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 12,707 kilometers (7,896 miles / 6,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Changde, it's 23:22 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.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Changde (CGD) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Changde Airport (CGD) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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