DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,023 km
4,985 miles
EMP
Emporia
United States
Distance
8,023 km
4,985 mi / 4,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR EMP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Emporia Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR EMP
ICAO Code GOOY KEMP
City Dakar Emporia
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.330000, -96.190000

Dakar (DKR) to Emporia (EMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States is 8,023 kilometers (4,985 miles / 4,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 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 21:47 in Dakar, it's 15:47 in Emporia. 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 1,123 feet between the two airports. Emporia Municipal Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Emporia (EMP) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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