DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,229 km
5,735 miles
YYM
Cowley
Canada
Distance
9,229 km
5,735 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
320°
northwest

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DKR YYM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Cowley Airport
IATA Code DKR YYM
ICAO Code GOOY CYYM
City Dakar Cowley
Country Senegal Canada
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Edmonton
Elevation 85 ft 3,876 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 49.640000, -114.090000

Dakar (DKR) to Cowley (YYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Cowley Airport (YYM) in Cowley, Canada is 9,229 kilometers (5,735 miles / 4,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 00:08 in Dakar, it's 17:08 in Cowley. 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 3,791 feet between the two airports. Cowley Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Cowley (YYM) 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 Cowley Airport (YYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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