DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,389 km
3,970 miles
ILM
Wilmington
United States
Distance
6,389 km
3,970 mi / 3,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR ILM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Wilmington International Airport
IATA Code DKR ILM
ICAO Code GOOY KILM
City Dakar Wilmington
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 34.270000, -77.900000

Dakar (DKR) to Wilmington (ILM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in Wilmington, United States is 6,389 kilometers (3,970 miles / 3,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 15:13 in Dakar, it's 10:13 in Wilmington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wilmington (ILM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 94° (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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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