DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,041 km
4,375 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
7,041 km
4,375 mi / 3,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR RID
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR RID
ICAO Code GOOY KRID
City Dakar Richmond
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 39.760000, -84.840000

Dakar (DKR) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 7,041 kilometers (4,375 miles / 3,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 19:44 in Dakar, it's 14:44 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,055 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 93° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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