DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,870 km
4,890 miles
SHV
Shreveport
United States
Distance
7,870 km
4,890 mi / 4,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SHV
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Shreveport Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR SHV
ICAO Code GOOY KSHV
City Dakar Shreveport
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 258 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.450000, -93.830000

Dakar (DKR) to Shreveport (SHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, United States is 7,870 kilometers (4,890 miles / 4,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 21:46 in Dakar, it's 15:46 in Shreveport. With a 6-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 Shreveport (SHV) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 84° (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 Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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