DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,558 km
5,939 miles
LAK
Aklavik
Canada
Distance
9,558 km
5,939 mi / 5,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR LAK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Aklavik Airport
IATA Code DKR LAK
ICAO Code GOOY CYKD
City Dakar Aklavik
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Edmonton
Elevation 85 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 68.220000, -135.010000

Dakar (DKR) to Aklavik (LAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada is 9,558 kilometers (5,939 miles / 5,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Canada. 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 01:08 in Dakar, it's 18:08 in Aklavik. With a 7-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 Aklavik (LAK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Aklavik Airport (LAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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