DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,768 km
7,312 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
11,768 km
7,312 mi / 6,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR ERL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code DKR ERL
ICAO Code GOOY ZBER
City Dakar Erenhot
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 43.420000, 112.100000

Dakar (DKR) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 11,768 kilometers (7,312 miles / 6,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 00:48 in Dakar, it's 08:48 in Erenhot. 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 3,216 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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