DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,048 km
5,622 miles
ELP
El Paso
United States
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
301°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

DKR ELP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport El Paso International Airport
IATA Code DKR ELP
ICAO Code GOOY KELP
City Dakar El Paso
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 31.810000, -106.380000

Dakar (DKR) to El Paso (ELP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to El Paso International Airport (ELP) in El Paso, United States is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Dakar, it's 03:10 in El Paso. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,877 feet between the two airports. El Paso International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from El Paso (ELP) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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