DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,386 km
5,832 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
9,386 km
5,832 mi / 5,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR YVQ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code DKR YVQ
ICAO Code GOOY CYVQ
City Dakar Norman Wells
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Edmonton
Elevation 85 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 65.280000, -126.800000

Dakar (DKR) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 9,386 kilometers (5,832 miles / 5,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 07:42 in Dakar, it's 00:42 in Norman Wells. 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 Norman Wells (YVQ) 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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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