DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,057 km
6,249 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
10,057 km
6,249 mi / 5,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR YAL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code DKR YAL
ICAO Code GOOY CYAL
City Dakar Alert Bay
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Vancouver
Elevation 85 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 50.580000, -126.920000

Dakar (DKR) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 10,057 kilometers (6,249 miles / 5,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Canada. 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 09:27 in Dakar, it's 01:27 in Alert Bay. 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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 66° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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