DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,517 km
4,049 miles
SHD
Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg
United States
Distance
6,517 km
4,049 mi / 3,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SHD
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR SHD
ICAO Code GOOY KSHD
City Dakar Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 1,201 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.260000, -78.900000

Dakar (DKR) to Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg (SHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) in Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg, United States is 6,517 kilometers (4,049 miles / 3,519 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 22:49 in Dakar, it's 17:49 in Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg. 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 1,116 feet between the two airports. Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg (SHD) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 96° (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 Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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