DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,738 km
5,429 miles
HOB
Hobbs
United States
Distance
8,738 km
5,429 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR HOB
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lea County Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR HOB
ICAO Code GOOY KHOB
City Dakar Hobbs
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 3,661 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.690000, -103.220000

Dakar (DKR) to Hobbs (HOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) in Hobbs, United States is 8,738 kilometers (5,429 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 22:23 in Dakar, it's 15:23 in Hobbs. With a 7-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 3,576 feet between the two airports. Lea County Regional Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Hobbs (HOB) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 80° (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 Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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