DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,112 km
4,419 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,112 km
4,419 mi / 3,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SDF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code DKR SDF
ICAO Code GOOY KSDF
City Dakar Louisville
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 85 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.170000, -85.740000

Dakar (DKR) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 7,112 kilometers (4,419 miles / 3,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 15:30 in Dakar, it's 10:30 in Louisville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Louisville (SDF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 91° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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