DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,701 km
6,028 miles
LSV
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,701 km
6,028 mi / 5,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR LSV
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Nellis Afb Airport
IATA Code DKR LSV
ICAO Code GOOY KLSV
City Dakar Las Vegas
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 1,869 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 36.240000, -115.030000

Dakar (DKR) to Las Vegas (LSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,701 kilometers (6,028 miles / 5,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 11:01 in Dakar, it's 03:01 in Las Vegas. 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 1,784 feet between the two airports. Nellis Afb Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LSV) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 74° (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 Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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