The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Banff Airport (YBA) in Banff, Canada is 9,283 kilometers (5,768 miles / 5,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 23:20 in Dakar, it's 17:20 in Banff. 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 4,498 feet between the two airports. Banff Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Banff (YBA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 75° (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 Banff Airport (YBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.