DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,916 km
5,540 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
8,916 km
5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR VHN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code DKR VHN
ICAO Code GOOY KVHN
City Dakar Van Horn
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 31.060000, -104.780000

Dakar (DKR) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 8,916 kilometers (5,540 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 15:38 in Dakar, it's 09:38 in Van Horn. 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 3,872 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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