DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,294 km
4,533 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
7,294 km
4,533 mi / 3,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR MDW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code DKR MDW
ICAO Code GOOY KMDW
City Dakar Chicago
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 41.790000, -87.750000

Dakar (DKR) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 7,294 kilometers (4,533 miles / 3,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 22:07 in Dakar, it's 16:07 in Chicago. 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.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 92° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.