DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,447 km
7,734 miles
ENH
Enshi
China
Distance
12,447 km
7,734 mi / 6,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
48°
northeast

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DKR ENH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Enshi Airport
IATA Code DKR ENH
ICAO Code GOOY ZHES
City Dakar Enshi
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 30.320000, 109.480000

Dakar (DKR) to Enshi (ENH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Enshi Airport (ENH) in Enshi, China is 12,447 kilometers (7,734 miles / 6,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 23:40 in Dakar, it's 07:40 in Enshi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,520 feet between the two airports. Enshi Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Enshi (ENH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 304° (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 Enshi Airport (ENH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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