DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,634 km
5,986 miles
GCD
Electric City
United States
Distance
9,634 km
5,986 mi / 5,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR GCD
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Grand Coulee Dam Airport
IATA Code DKR GCD
ICAO Code GOOY K3W7
City Dakar Electric City
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 1,593 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 47.920000, -119.080000

Dakar (DKR) to Electric City (GCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States is 9,634 kilometers (5,986 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 01:40 in Dakar, it's 17:40 in Electric City. 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 1,508 feet between the two airports. Grand Coulee Dam Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Electric City (GCD) 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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