The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 9,989 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 23:15 in Dakar, it's 16:15 in Whitehorse. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,232 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 59° (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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.