CNI
Changhai
China
12,726 km
7,907 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
12,726 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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CNI DKR
Airport Name Changhai Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CNI DKR
ICAO Code ZYCH GOOY
City Changhai Dakar
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 80 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, 122.670000 14.740000, -17.490000

Changhai (CNI) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 12,726 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 19:39 in Changhai, it's 11:39 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 Changhai (CNI) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Changhai Airport (CNI) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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