DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,057 km
6,249 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
10,057 km
6,249 mi / 5,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR WCR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code DKR WCR
ICAO Code GOOY PALR
City Dakar Chandalar Lake
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Anchorage
Elevation 85 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 67.500000, -148.480000

Dakar (DKR) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 10,057 kilometers (6,249 miles / 5,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 05:25 in Dakar, it's 20:25 in Chandalar Lake. With a 9-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 1,835 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 47° (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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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