DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,966 km
6,814 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
10,966 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR PQS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code DKR PQS
ICAO Code GOOY K0AK
City Dakar Pilot Station
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Nome
Elevation 85 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 61.960000, -162.940000

Dakar (DKR) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 10,966 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 23:43 in Dakar, it's 14:43 in Pilot Station. With a 9-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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