DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,781 km
7,320 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
11,781 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR KQA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code DKR KQA
ICAO Code GOOY PAUT
City Dakar Akutan
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Nome
Elevation 85 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 54.140000, -165.600000

Dakar (DKR) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 11,781 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 08:08 in Dakar, it's 23:08 in Akutan. With a 9-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 Akutan (KQA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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