DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,250 km
6,369 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
10,250 km
6,369 mi / 5,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR WVI
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR WVI
ICAO Code GOOY KWVI
City Dakar Watsonville
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 36.940000, -121.790000

Dakar (DKR) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 10,250 kilometers (6,369 miles / 5,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 00:25 in Dakar, it's 16:25 in Watsonville. 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 Watsonville (WVI) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 70° (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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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