CWF
Lake Charles
United States
7,830 km
4,865 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
7,830 km
4,865 mi / 4,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

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CWF DKR
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CWF DKR
ICAO Code KCWF GOOY
City Lake Charles Dakar
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 17 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 14.740000, -17.490000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 7,830 kilometers (4,865 miles / 4,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 03:05 in Lake Charles, it's 09:05 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.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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