DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,030 km
5,611 miles
YLE
Whati
Canada
Distance
9,030 km
5,611 mi / 4,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR YLE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Whati Airport
IATA Code DKR YLE
ICAO Code GOOY CEM3
City Dakar Whati
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Edmonton
Elevation 85 ft 882 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 63.130000, -117.250000

Dakar (DKR) to Whati (YLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Whati Airport (YLE) in Whati, Canada is 9,030 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 21:16 in Dakar, it's 14:16 in Whati. With a 7-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 Whati (YLE) 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 Whati Airport (YLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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