DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,007 km
4,975 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
8,007 km
4,975 mi / 4,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR GLS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code DKR GLS
ICAO Code GOOY KGLS
City Dakar Galveston
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 29.270000, -94.860000

Dakar (DKR) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 8,007 kilometers (4,975 miles / 4,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 13:32 in Dakar, it's 07:32 in Galveston. 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 Galveston (GLS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 83° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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