DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,905 km
6,155 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
9,905 km
6,155 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR TIW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code DKR TIW
ICAO Code GOOY KTIW
City Dakar Tacoma
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 47.270000, -122.580000

Dakar (DKR) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 9,905 kilometers (6,155 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 23:49 in Dakar, it's 15:49 in Tacoma. With a 8-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 Tacoma (TIW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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