DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,457 km
5,255 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
8,457 km
5,255 mi / 4,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR LBL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR LBL
ICAO Code GOOY KLBL
City Dakar Liberal
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 37.040000, -100.960000

Dakar (DKR) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 8,457 kilometers (5,255 miles / 4,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:52 in Dakar, it's 23:52 in Liberal. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,800 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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