DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,860 km
6,127 miles
GAB
Gabbs
United States
Distance
9,860 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR GAB
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gabbs Airport
IATA Code DKR GAB
ICAO Code GOOY KGAB
City Dakar Gabbs
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 4,699 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.920000, -117.960000

Dakar (DKR) to Gabbs (GAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gabbs Airport (GAB) in Gabbs, United States is 9,860 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 22:00 in Dakar, it's 14:00 in Gabbs. 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 4,614 feet between the two airports. Gabbs Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Gabbs (GAB) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 72° (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 Gabbs Airport (GAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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