DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,033 km
4,992 miles
GFK
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
8,033 km
4,992 mi / 4,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR GFK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Grand Forks International Airport
IATA Code DKR GFK
ICAO Code GOOY KGFK
City Dakar Grand Forks
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 845 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 47.950000, -97.170000

Dakar (DKR) to Grand Forks (GFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States is 8,033 kilometers (4,992 miles / 4,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 03:19 in Dakar, it's 21:19 in Grand Forks. With a 6-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 Grand Forks (GFK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Forks International Airport (GFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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