DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,966 km
7,435 miles
XIL
Xilinhot
China
Distance
11,966 km
7,435 mi / 6,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
33°
north northeast

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DKR XIL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Xilinhot Airport
IATA Code DKR XIL
ICAO Code GOOY ZBXH
City Dakar Xilinhot
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 43.920000, 115.960000

Dakar (DKR) to Xilinhot (XIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Xilinhot Airport (XIL) in Xilinhot, China is 11,966 kilometers (7,435 miles / 6,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Dakar, it's 05:34 in Xilinhot. 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 Xilinhot (XIL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 Xilinhot Airport (XIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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