DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,540 km
8,414 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
13,540 km
8,414 mi / 7,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
48°
northeast

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DKR KNH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code DKR KNH
ICAO Code GOOY RCBS
City Dakar Shang-I
Country Senegal Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Taipei
Elevation 85 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 24.430000, 118.360000

Dakar (DKR) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 13,540 kilometers (8,414 miles / 7,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 23:51 in Dakar, it's 07:51 in Shang-I. 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 Shang-I (KNH) 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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