DKR
Dakar
Senegal
14,077 km
8,747 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
14,077 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR KOA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code DKR KOA
ICAO Code GOOY PHKO
City Dakar Kailua/Kona
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 85 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 19.700000, -156.000000

Dakar (DKR) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 14,077 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 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 10:47 in Dakar, it's 00:47 in Kailua/Kona. With a 10-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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