DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,300 km
5,779 miles
MLD
Malad City
United States
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR MLD
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Malad City Airport
IATA Code DKR MLD
ICAO Code GOOY KMLD
City Dakar Malad City
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 4,503 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 42.170000, -112.290000

Dakar (DKR) to Malad City (MLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Malad City Airport (MLD) in Malad City, United States is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 12:35 in Dakar, it's 05:35 in Malad City. 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 4,418 feet between the two airports. Malad City Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Malad City (MLD) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Malad City Airport (MLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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