DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,434 km
7,726 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
12,434 km
7,726 mi / 6,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

DKR SYA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code DKR SYA
ICAO Code GOOY PASY
City Dakar Shemya
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Adak
Elevation 85 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 52.700000, 174.100000

Dakar (DKR) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 12,434 kilometers (7,726 miles / 6,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 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 19:06 in Dakar, it's 09:06 in Shemya. With a 10-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 Shemya (SYA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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