DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,169 km
8,183 miles
KOW
Ganzhou
China
Distance
13,169 km
8,183 mi / 7,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
49°
northeast

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DKR KOW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Ganzhou Airport
IATA Code DKR KOW
ICAO Code GOOY ZSGZ
City Dakar Ganzhou
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 387 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 25.830000, 114.910000

Dakar (DKR) to Ganzhou (KOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China is 13,169 kilometers (8,183 miles / 7,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 China. 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 02:05 in Dakar, it's 10:05 in Ganzhou. 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 Ganzhou (KOW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 306° (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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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