The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 8,984 kilometers (5,582 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:49 in Dakar, it's 20:49 in Medicine Hat. 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 2,267 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.