DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,647 km
5,994 miles
LGD
La Grande
United States
Distance
9,647 km
5,994 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR LGD
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport La Grande/Union County Airport
IATA Code DKR LGD
ICAO Code GOOY KLGD
City Dakar La Grande
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 2,718 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 45.290000, -118.010000

Dakar (DKR) to La Grande (LGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) in La Grande, United States is 9,647 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 11:34 in Dakar, it's 03:34 in La Grande. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,633 feet between the two airports. La Grande/Union County Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from La Grande (LGD) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 72° (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 La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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