DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,912 km
5,538 miles
UPN
Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
Mexico
Distance
8,912 km
5,538 mi / 4,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR UPN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
IATA Code DKR UPN
ICAO Code GOOY MMPN
City Dakar N/A
Country Senegal Mexico
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Mexico_City
Elevation 85 ft 5,258 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 19.400000, -102.040000

Dakar (DKR) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 8,912 kilometers (5,538 miles / 4,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Mexico. 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 08:58 in Dakar, it's 02:58 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,173 feet between the two airports. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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