ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
2,765 km
1,718 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
2,765 km
1,718 mi / 1,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABV DKR
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code ABV DKR
ICAO Code DNAA GOOY
City Abuja Dakar
Country Nigeria Senegal
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,123 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 14.740000, -17.490000

Abuja (ABV) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 2,765 kilometers (1,718 miles / 1,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Senegal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Abuja, it's 23:40 in Dakar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,038 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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