DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,730 km
6,046 miles
REO
Rome
United States
Distance
9,730 km
6,046 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR REO
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Rome State Airport
IATA Code DKR REO
ICAO Code GOOY KREO
City Dakar Rome
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Boise
Elevation 85 ft 4,053 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 42.580000, -117.890000

Dakar (DKR) to Rome (REO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rome State Airport (REO) in Rome, United States is 9,730 kilometers (6,046 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 04:30 in Dakar, it's 21:30 in Rome. 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 3,968 feet between the two airports. Rome State Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Rome (REO) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 72° (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 Rome State Airport (REO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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