DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,008 km
8,083 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
13,008 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR RIS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code DKR RIS
ICAO Code GOOY RJER
City Dakar Rishiri
Country Senegal Japan
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 85 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 45.240000, 141.190000

Dakar (DKR) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 13,008 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Dakar, it's 22:33 in Rishiri. 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 Rishiri (RIS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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