DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,630 km
6,605 miles
FWL
Farewell
United States
Distance
10,630 km
6,605 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

DKR FWL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Farewell Airport
IATA Code DKR FWL
ICAO Code GOOY 0AA4
City Dakar Farewell
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Anchorage
Elevation 85 ft 1,535 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 62.510000, -153.890000

Dakar (DKR) to Farewell (FWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Farewell Airport (FWL) in Farewell, United States is 10,630 kilometers (6,605 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 16:21 in Dakar, it's 08:21 in Farewell. 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 1,450 feet between the two airports. Farewell Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Farewell (FWL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 42° (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 Farewell Airport (FWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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