DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,010 km
6,841 miles
GAM
Gambell
United States
Distance
11,010 km
6,841 mi / 5,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

DKR GAM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gambell Airport
IATA Code DKR GAM
ICAO Code GOOY PAGM
City Dakar Gambell
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Anchorage
Elevation 85 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 63.770000, -171.730000

Dakar (DKR) to Gambell (GAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gambell Airport (GAM) in Gambell, United States is 11,010 kilometers (6,841 miles / 5,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 19:37 in Dakar, it's 10:37 in Gambell. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gambell (GAM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Gambell Airport (GAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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