DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,538 km
5,926 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
9,538 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

DKR LWS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code DKR LWS
ICAO Code GOOY KLWS
City Dakar Lewiston
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 46.370000, -117.020000

Dakar (DKR) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 9,538 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 10:52 in Dakar, it's 03:52 in Lewiston. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 73° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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