DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,394 km
5,837 miles
FIL
Fillmore
United States
Distance
9,394 km
5,837 mi / 5,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR FIL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Fillmore Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR FIL
ICAO Code GOOY KFOM
City Dakar Fillmore
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 4,985 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.960000, -112.360000

Dakar (DKR) to Fillmore (FIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL) in Fillmore, United States is 9,394 kilometers (5,837 miles / 5,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 04:42 in Dakar, it's 21:42 in Fillmore. With a 7-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 4,900 feet between the two airports. Fillmore Municipal Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Fillmore (FIL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 75° (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 Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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