DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,895 km
8,634 miles
HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
Distance
13,895 km
8,634 mi / 7,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR HCN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Hengchun Airport
IATA Code DKR HCN
ICAO Code GOOY RCKW
City Dakar Hengchung
Country Senegal Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Taipei
Elevation 85 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 22.040000, 120.730000

Dakar (DKR) to Hengchung (HCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan is 13,895 kilometers (8,634 miles / 7,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Dakar, it's 12:03 in Hengchung. 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.

The return flight from Hengchung (HCN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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