DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,284 km
5,147 miles
HYS
Hays
United States
Distance
8,284 km
5,147 mi / 4,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR HYS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Hays Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR HYS
ICAO Code GOOY KHYS
City Dakar Hays
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 1,999 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.840000, -99.270000

Dakar (DKR) to Hays (HYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States is 8,284 kilometers (5,147 miles / 4,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 11:20 in Dakar, it's 05:20 in Hays. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,914 feet between the two airports. Hays Regional Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Hays (HYS) 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 Hays Regional Airport (HYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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