DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,926 km
7,410 miles
DLU
Xiaguan
China
Distance
11,926 km
7,410 mi / 6,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR DLU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Dali Airport
IATA Code DKR DLU
ICAO Code GOOY ZPDL
City Dakar Xiaguan
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 25.650000, 100.320000

Dakar (DKR) to Xiaguan (DLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Dali Airport (DLU) in Xiaguan, China is 11,926 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:42 in Dakar, it's 06:42 in Xiaguan. 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 Xiaguan (DLU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 296° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Dali Airport (DLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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